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Official Description

Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

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Common Language Description

The CPT® Code 92524 refers to the behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance. This procedure involves a comprehensive evaluation of vocal characteristics through advanced techniques. Specifically, it utilizes high-speed digital imaging (HSDI) of the larynx, which allows for detailed visualization of the vocal folds during phonation. In conjunction with this imaging, simultaneous acoustic recording of speech is performed, capturing the sound produced during vocalization. The integration of these two modalities enhances the understanding of the vibratory behavior of the vocal folds, providing valuable insights into the quality of the vocal sound produced. This analysis is particularly beneficial in monitoring various neurological or laryngeal diseases and disorders, such as stroke or muscle tension dysphonia. Additionally, it serves as an effective tool for assessing improvements in voice quality following therapeutic interventions, such as voice therapy, thereby aiding in the management and treatment of voice-related conditions.

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1. Indications

The behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance using CPT® Code 92524 is indicated for various conditions that affect vocal function. The following are explicitly provided indications for this procedure:

  • Neurological Disorders This procedure may be utilized to monitor the effects of neurological conditions, such as stroke, which can impact voice quality and resonance.
  • Laryngeal Diseases It is indicated for assessing laryngeal disorders that may affect vocal fold function and sound production.
  • Muscle Tension Dysphonia The analysis can help evaluate and manage muscle tension dysphonia, a condition characterized by excessive tension in the muscles around the larynx, leading to voice difficulties.
  • Voice Therapy Assessment This procedure is also indicated for assessing improvements in voice quality following voice therapy, providing objective data to guide treatment decisions.

2. Procedure

The procedure for CPT® Code 92524 involves several key steps that ensure a thorough analysis of voice and resonance. Each step is critical for obtaining accurate and useful data.

  • Step 1: Preparation The patient is prepared for the procedure, which may include a brief consultation to explain the process and ensure comfort. The clinician may also review the patient's medical history and any relevant symptoms to tailor the assessment accordingly.
  • Step 2: High-Speed Digital Imaging (HSDI) High-speed digital imaging of the larynx is performed. This involves the use of specialized equipment that captures rapid images of the vocal folds in motion during phonation. The clinician observes the vibratory patterns and any abnormalities in the vocal fold movement.
  • Step 3: Acoustic Recording Simultaneously, an acoustic recording of the patient's speech is conducted. This step captures the sound produced during vocalization, allowing for an analysis of the acoustic properties of the voice, such as pitch, volume, and resonance.
  • Step 4: Data Integration The data from both the high-speed imaging and the acoustic recording are merged. This integration provides a comprehensive view of the vocal function, allowing for a detailed analysis of how the vocal folds vibrate and how this affects the quality of the voice.
  • Step 5: Analysis and Reporting Finally, the clinician analyzes the combined data to assess the patient's vocal function. A report is generated that outlines the findings, which may include observations about the vibratory behavior of the vocal folds and any identified issues related to voice quality.

3. Post-Procedure

After the completion of the behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance, the patient may receive specific post-procedure care instructions. These may include recommendations for voice rest or hydration to support vocal recovery. The clinician will typically discuss the findings with the patient, providing insights into any identified issues and potential next steps for treatment or therapy. Follow-up appointments may be scheduled to monitor progress, especially if the analysis was conducted to assess improvements following voice therapy. It is essential for patients to adhere to any prescribed voice care strategies to optimize their vocal health and recovery.

Short Descr BEHAVRAL QUALIT ANALYS VOICE
Medium Descr BEHAVIORAL & QUALIT ANALYSIS VOICE AND RESONANCE
Long Descr Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Status Code Active Code
Global Days XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply
PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) 7 - Physical Therapy Service, for which Payment may not be Made
Multiple Procedures (51) 5 - Special payment adjustment rules on the RVU practice expense component of multiple therapy service applies...
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 Service Paid under Fee Schedule or Payment System other than OPPS
Type of Service (TOS) 1 - Medical Care
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) T2D - Other tests - other
MUE 1
GN Services delivered under an outpatient speech language pathology plan of care
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
59 Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25.
95 Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system: synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that would be sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction. modifier 95 may only be appended to the services listed in appendix p. appendix p is the list of cpt codes for services that are typically performed face-to-face, but may be rendered via a real-time (synchronous) interactive audio and video telecommunications system.
GW Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition
XU Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service
GA Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
GZ Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary
24 Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during a postoperative period: the physician or other qualified health care professional may need to indicate that an evaluation and management service was performed during a postoperative period for a reason(s) unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 24 to the appropriate level of e/m service.
51 Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d).
52 Reduced services: under certain circumstances a service or procedure is partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician or other qualified health care professional. under these circumstances the service provided can be identified by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 52, signifying that the service is reduced. this provides a means of reporting reduced services without disturbing the identification of the basic service. note: for hospital outpatient reporting of a previously scheduled procedure/service that is partially reduced or cancelled as a result of extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient prior to or after administration of anesthesia, see modifiers 73 and 74 (see modifiers approved for asc hospital outpatient use).
58 Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78.
77 Repeat procedure by another physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a basic procedure or service was repeated by another physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 77 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service.
79 Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.)
93 Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only telecommunications system : synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located away at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that is sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction.
96 Habilitative services: when a service or procedure that may be either habilitative or rehabilitative in nature is provided for habilitative purposes, the physician or other qualified health care professional may add modifier 96 to the service or procedure code to indicate that the service or procedure provided was a habilitative service. habilitative services help an individual learn skills and functioning for daily living that the individual has not yet developed, and then keep and/or improve those learned skills. habilitative services also help an individual keep, learn, or improve skills and functioning for daily living.
97 Rehabilitative services: when a service or procedure that may be either habilitative or rehabilitative in nature is provided for rehabilitative purposes, the physician or other qualified health care professional may add modifier 97 to the service or procedure code to indicate that the service or procedure provided was a rehabilitative service. rehabilitative services help an individual keep, get back, or improve skills and functioning for daily living that have been lost or impaired because the individual was sick, hurt, or disabled.
AQ Physician providing a service in an unlisted health professional shortage area (hpsa)
CC Procedure code change (use 'cc' when the procedure code submitted was changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed)
CR Catastrophe/disaster related
GC This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician
GT Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems
GV Attending physician not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient's hospice provider
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
U5 Medicaid level of care 5, as defined by each state
XE Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter
XS Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure
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