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The implantation of a cardiac resynchronization pacemaker is a new procedure being performed at our facility. Although similar to a conventional pacemaker, it requires the implantation of an additi...
At the prese...
A patient was seen at our facility for removal of a fishhook in his left thumb. Can you please clarify whether we can use modifier -52 with CPT code 10120, Removal of foreign body when the physicia...
It would not...
This patient had an infected polytetraflourethylene (PTFE) graft that was previously partially excised. The infection has now cleared and the patient presents for a reconstitution of a left upper a...
The balloon ...
When an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is performed what parts of the procedure may be coded separately?
Here is our dilemma: Earlier on the same day a patient un...
Code 43259, ...
This patient was seen at our facility with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease that is partially controlled with a proton pump inhibitor. The patient continues to experience intermittent...
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Can modifier -59 be appended to CPT code 93041, when used with cardiac catheterization codes?
...It would be ...
What is the correct code for pulmonary rehabilitation? Our facility performs pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic respiratory diseases. We have been unable to find a specific code for...
Pulmonary re...
When billing a normal vaginal delivery and the charge includes the pre-natal and postpartum care, do we use both the 650 and V22.0 codes along with code 59400, so that the global obstetrical care i...
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A patient came to the hospital to see physician A in an outpatient clinic. After seeing physician A, the patient had an appointment at another clinic for a separate and distinct visit with another ...
Modifier -27...
Is it appropriate to report CPT code 15002, Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional r...
Based on the...