Attention: New NCS code changes how units are reported.

Notation in the medical records saying ECG-normal . would not suffice as a separately payable ECG interpre- 4 Q&As Reveal How to Handle tation and report of the procedure and should be 95905 for Nerve conduction considered a review of the findings payable through the E/M code , states the MCPM. studies What to do: To report an ECG interpretation, the attention : New NCS code changes internist must provide a written report similar to that which how units are reported. a cardiologist would prepare. Additionally, interpretation and report should If you've been hesitant on how to report pre- address the findings, relevant clinical issues, and configured nerve conduction studies (NCS), clarity has comparative data when available, adds Raubenolt. arrived. CPT 2010 debuted a new code effective Jan. 1, Example: An ECG with interpretation must have the 2010 that allows you to accurately report this once hard-to- full graphic tracings with formal written interpretation on code nerve conduction test.

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