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Old 03-27-2009, 03:43 PM
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Default xiphoid injection

does anyone know how i would code a xiphoid sternal injection.....?
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Old 03-29-2009, 07:16 PM
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I would need to see the documentation before coding. If you can, please post the scrubbed procedural note.

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Old 03-30-2009, 11:32 AM
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dont have it this is what is being sent to ins company for auth
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Old 03-31-2009, 09:04 PM
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Without diagnosis or documenation this is truly just a suggestion. For xiphoid process injection have the provider look at 20605 (plus any radiological guidance CPT code if applicable) to see if this is an accurate description of the planned procedure.

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