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    Wiki Need CPT code for Robotic Lung Mass Removal

    Patient has a hamartoma of the lung. The physician is performing a Robotic lung mass removal and possible lobectomy. I know what the lobectomy CPT code is (32663) but I'm not finding a code for the Robotic lung mass removal. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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    Wiki Billing for more than one assistant

    We've started billing for the first assistant (she's one of our APRN's) and she does the harvesting of the vein but my question is can we bill for the surgical first assistant as well? We use the AS modifier for the first assistant, would we use the AS modifier for the surgical assistant?
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    Wiki TAVR vs. AVR

    I've never come across this before and I need help. 2 physicians "attempted" to perform a TAVR (left and right femoral artery) but at the end of the case, they decided to proceed with an open approach aortic valve replacement. We can't bill the 33361 and 33405 because they're mutually exclusive...
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    Wiki Denial for 33999 - LV Lead Extraction

    I received a denial that stated that we must include a definition or description of the nature, extent and need for the procedure or service, as well as the provider's time, effort and equipment necessary to provide the service. The record does not include a separate letter identifying the...
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    Wiki Can you bill for high voltage splitter adapter with ICD?

    Patient presents for relocation of ICD to the left pocket revision and DFT testing. An incision was made and the right sided generator pocket was created, bleeding was sought and appropriate areas were cauterized. We used a tunneling tool and brought the RV ICD lead from the right pocket into...
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    Wiki Mod 59 for infusions

    We are billing Dobutamine infusions: 99214/25 96365 96366/59 Is this correct? I am not completely sure about adding the mod 59 to the 96366. Thank you for you help! Ashley
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