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title: 96110 Usage Among Pediatricians
description: 96110 Usage Among Pediatricians
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# 96110 Usage Among Pediatricians

May 11, 2008

[coding](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/tag/coding), [aap](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/tag/aap)

The 96110 CPT code...now properly included in AAP preventive care protocols, thanks to [Bright Futures](http://brightfutures.aap.org/). Many practices have performed the screening tests for years, but only few pediatricians actually bill for it. I've seen a lot of folks ask about billing for these important parts of preventive visits, so I thought I'd gather some quick data and helpful advice.

First, the advice. Check out this [amazing site](http://www2.aap.org/sections/dbpeds/) and its list of excellent 96110 FAQs [now removed...sad] and their answers. Awesome stuff from the AAP. I'm going to do some more fishing in here.  
 There's also [this excellent piece](http://medicalnewswire.com/artman/publish/article_10781.shtml) from [Medical Newswire](http://medicalnewswire.com/) that goes through each of the services expected from the Bright Futures protocols and how to bill for them. These are two of the best on-line references I've seen in a long time...and I didn't even know that Drs. Tuck and Lessin would be quoted in them, promise!

And, when in doubt, check out the AAP's [Medical Home Info](http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org) WWW site - they have [excellent documentation](http://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/practice-support/coding-resources/Pages/Private/Developmental-Screening-Coding-Fact-Sheet.aspx) about the use of the 96110 code [updated again - the AAP keeps moving things and hiding them behind paywalls].  
 Now, for the eye candy:

[![96110-1](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/96110-1.png?width=518&height=355&name=96110-1.png)](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/96110-1.png)

Click ([or here](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/96110-1.png)) on the pic for a better view.  
 Tight to read, I know, but here's what it tells us: since 2003 (when I believe the definition was last updated), PCC customer usage of the 96110 code has gone from 4% of our clients to 29%. At the same time, those clients who do use it, have increased their volume from an annual average of 301 to almost 2000!  
 Tomorrow, I'll post the $$. It's any interesting story. Obviously, though, if our clients weren't getting paid for it, they wouldn't be using it. [2008 is *projected* usage, btw.] Bottom line: **what are you remaining 70% waiting for?!**  
 Check out the new poll on the left.

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