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The CPT® Code 99082 refers to "Unusual travel," which encompasses scenarios where there is a need for transportation and escort of a patient between medical facilities. This code is utilized in situations that are not typical for standard patient transport, indicating that the travel involved is outside the usual parameters. The term 'unusual travel' suggests that the circumstances surrounding the patient's movement may require additional resources or considerations, such as the need for an escort to ensure the patient's safety and well-being during transit. This could involve special arrangements due to the patient's medical condition, the distance between facilities, or other factors that necessitate a higher level of care or supervision during the journey. Understanding this code is essential for medical coders and billers as it helps in accurately capturing the complexities involved in patient transport that goes beyond routine practices.
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The use of CPT® Code 99082 is indicated in specific scenarios where unusual travel is required for a patient. This may include situations such as:
The procedural steps associated with CPT® Code 99082 involve the following:
After the unusual travel has been completed, the patient may require follow-up care depending on their condition and the purpose of the transport. It is essential to monitor the patient for any changes in their health status that may have occurred during transit. Additionally, healthcare providers should ensure that the receiving facility is prepared for the patient's arrival and that all relevant medical information is communicated effectively. Proper documentation of the travel and any care provided during the journey should be reviewed to support billing and compliance with healthcare regulations.
| Short Descr | UNUSUAL PHYSICIAN TRAVEL | Medium Descr | UNUSUAL TRAVEL | Long Descr | Unusual travel (eg, transportation and escort of patient) | Status Code | Carriers Price the Code | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Code Not Recognized by OPPS when submitted on Outpatient Hospital Part B Bill Type (12x/13x) | Type of Service (TOS) | 1 - Medical Care | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | Y1 - Other - Medicare fee schedule | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 237 - Ancillary Services |
| GP | Services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care | GX | Notice of liability issued, voluntary under payer policy | GY | Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit | KX | Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met |
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