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[DYSPHAGIA] SLP Charges



OUr list indicates 70371 as a complex eval.  We use it for an in depth
assessment such as for aphasia and use 92506 for things such as voice eval

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Robert and Carolyn Melchionna [SMTP:r.melchionna@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 04, 2000 6:25 PM
> To:	Pressman, Hilda
> Cc:	dysphagia@medonline.com
> Subject:	Re: [DYSPHAGIA] SLP Charges
> 
> What's a "complex eval"? I always use 92506 for a speech/lang eval or
> 96105?
> (not sure if thats correct) for an aphasia eval. Dysphagia eval is 92525
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pressman, Hilda" <Hilda.Pressman@med.va.gov>
> To: "'Emily Barton'" <emilybarton1@excite.com>; <dysphagia@medonline.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 5:52 PM
> Subject: RE: [DYSPHAGIA] SLP Charges
> 
> 
> > 92506 is for a brief eval.  70371 is for a complex eval.  Treatment is
> 92507
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Emily Barton [SMTP:emilybarton1@excite.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 6:12 PM
> > > To: dysphagia@medonline.com
> > > Subject: [DYSPHAGIA] SLP Charges
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I have been asked by the Rehab Director of our small hospital to
> change
> > > our
> > > current billing system.  It sounds like a rather large and difficult
> > > process
> > > (which I am sure is why I am doing it)  HA ha
> > > What I want to know from you out there is how you currently charge
> > > patients
> > > (outpatients).  Do you use the code 95206 for every eval (aphasia,
> > > dysarthria, cognitive-communication....)  and the same for treatment.
> > >
> > > Also, I was wondering if I can call hospitals in the area and find out
> > > what
> > > they charge.  I have heard something about price fixing - is it wrong
> to
> > > call other people and find out how much they charge?  Perhaps it is
> even
> > > illegal.
> > >
> > > Well, any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Emily
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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