Is it appropriate for a speech-language pathologist to report code 92609, Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification, for the programming and modification of the speech-generating device (SGD) if the patient is not present?

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Is it appropriate for a speech-language pathologist to report code 92609, Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification, for the programming and modification of the speech-generating device (SGD) if the patient is not present?

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Is it appropriate for a speech-language pathologist to report code 92609, Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification, for the programming and modification of the speech-generating device (SGD) if the patient is not present?

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No. Code 92609 is used to report therapeutic services provided by the clinician for use of speech-generating devices. Programming and modifications necessary for the device are included as part of the procedure and are, therefore, not separately reported.

Is it appropriate for a speech-language pathologist to report code 92609, Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification, for the programming and modification of the speech-generating device (SGD) if the patient is not present?

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