CPT® 2012 Update: Look to This Diffusing Capacity Change To Simplify Your PFT Reporting

CPT® simplifies reporting by combining two codes into one.

Have you ever struggled with differentiating between pulmonary function tests such as carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLCO) and membrane diffusion capacity (DMCO)? If your answer to this is yes, then you'll be pleased to hear that effective Jan.1, 2012, CPT® has reduced your burden by combining these two codes into a [...]

- Published on 2012-01-30