99002 Device handling phys/qhp
Also known as: device handling, courier service, equipment transport
Device handling and courier service provided by a physician or qualified healthcare provider for collection, delivery, and transport of clinical specimens or medical equipment.
In Plain Language
safely transporting medical equipment or samples
Clinical Context
Used when a physician or qualified healthcare provider directly handles and transports medical devices or specimens.
RVU Information
CPT 99002 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99002?
CPT 99002 (Device handling phys/qhp) is a Medicine code. Device handling and courier service provided by a physician or qualified healthcare provider for collection, delivery, and transport of clinical specimens or medical equipment.
Who uses CPT code 99002?
CPT 99002 is used by Laboratory Medicine, Home Health. Used when a physician or qualified healthcare provider directly handles and transports medical devices or specimens.
When is CPT 99002 used?
Used when a physician or qualified healthcare provider directly handles and transports medical devices or specimens.
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