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Coding Services Reminder: Yearly Chargemaster Update
Shannon Weintraub, MBA
Director, Coding Operations
Many physician groups and hospitals review their Chargemasters (CDMs) on an annual basis and implement updates as necessary. If your group has made a recent change to your CDM, either by adding/deleting CPTs or updating fees, please remember to contact LYNX and provide a copy of the updated CDM. It is important that our CDM reflect any changes made by your group in order for us to continue accurate reporting.
If you have not already made changes to your ED CDM, the following are some important 2007 changes you may wish to consider:
| CPT / HCPCS | Facility | RW |
|---|---|---|
| 16035 | Escharotomy, initial incision | 2.67 |
| 51701 | Insert bladder catheter | 0.61 |
| 51702 | Insert temp bladder catheter | 0.61 |
| 51703 | Insert bladder cath, complex | 1.09 |
| 90471 | Immunization admin | 0.39 |
| 90472 | Immunization admin, each add | 0.18 |
| 90760 | Hydration iv infusion, init | 1.81 |
| 90761 | Hydrate iv infusion, add-on | 0.39 |
| 90765 | Ther/proph/diag iv inf, initial | 1.81 |
| 90766 | Ther/proph/dg iv inf, add-on | 0.39 |
| 90767 | Tx/proph/dg addl seq iv inf | 0.39 |
| 90772 | Ther/proph/diag inj, sc/im | 0.39 |
| 90774 | Ther/proph/diag inj, iv push | 0.79 |
| 90775 | Ther/proph/diag inj add-on | 0.79 |
| 92977 | Dissolve clot, heart vessel | 2.07 |
| 99292 | Critical care, add’l 30 minutes | 0.00 |
| CPT / HCPCS | Professional | Total Facility-Based RVU |
|---|---|---|
| G0168 | Wound closure by adhesive | 0.69 |
If your group has not yet made any changes and you would like assistance in your CDM review process, please contact your LYNX coding operations manager for assistance at 800.767.5969.
The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as advice. All information contained herein is obtained by LYNX Medical Systems (LYNX) from sources believed by LYNX to be accurate and reliable. Because of the possibility of human and mechanical error as well as other factors, LYNX is not responsible for any errors or omissions. LYNX makes no representations and disclaims all expressed, implied, and statutory warranties of any kind to user and/or any third party including warranties as to accuracy, timeliness, completeness, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.