Can anybody give me any information on what CPT code to use for concussion testing? We have PT doing a King Devick and Sway balance testing, but unsure the correct CPT to use. Thanks for any help!
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Tag Archives: Concussion
post concussion syndrome
Hello I am new to this forum and I am a Coding Educator with a coding question.
We have providers who like to use the ‘post-Concussion’ syndrome diagnosis code F07.81 for many issues. I am looking and reading literature and it is a bit confusing.
We have providers who like to use the ‘post-Concussion’ syndrome diagnosis code F07.81 for many issues. I am looking and reading literature and it is a bit confusing.
About the patient, his final diagnosis is post-concussion with profound cognitive impairment (MOCA 11/30) but I am not sure MD documentation supports it. His documentation does not mention any head injury but he was in a MVA 4 months ago. So the main complaint is confusion and worsening memory loss. I don’t see any mention of headache, dizziness or the typical 3+ symptoms you would see with PCS. He does state some worsening hearing loss but doesn’t tie that to MVA.
We did discuss this further with the provider (Neurologist) and he explained he didn’t have to hit his head to have a head injury. The provider went back in and added S09.90XS which I also don’t agree with since he didn’t mention a head injury. So my question is ‘do we code with F code on its own, with the undocumented Head injury, or cognitive impairment/memory loss.
Can also use some additional educational materials if anyone know where I find them.
Thank you Joan Horner
Concussion billing
Our providers serve as a team physician for a local high school. If they see the athlete in the office for follow-up, can they bill for a concussion code or will that just fall under the initial E/M code?
Thanks
Concussion testing in Peds using 96118, 96116, 96120
Hi everyone,
We’re looking at systems to use in our pediatric practice for concussion management. There are two: ClearEdge and ImPACT Pediatric.
Has anyone out there used these in their practice? If yes, have you had any success billing cpt 96118, 96120, 96116, or even 96119 (TC)?
Of course the reps say it will be a positive cash flow addition, but I’d like to hear from the trenches.
We would be the first Peds practice in our area. It’s $ $ $ so I would appreciate anything anyone can share. THANK YOU
We’re looking at systems to use in our pediatric practice for concussion management. There are two: ClearEdge and ImPACT Pediatric.
Has anyone out there used these in their practice? If yes, have you had any success billing cpt 96118, 96120, 96116, or even 96119 (TC)?
Of course the reps say it will be a positive cash flow addition, but I’d like to hear from the trenches.
We would be the first Peds practice in our area. It’s $ $ $ so I would appreciate anything anyone can share. THANK YOU