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Old 05-17-2010, 11:23 AM
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Question Need help coding out multiple FNA's

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I have a provider that performs thyroid FNA X 2 for multiple nodules on the same DOS that he is sending off for biopsy. He has been reporting it as 10022 and 10022-59 but I am wondering if this is correct. Would 10022-76 be more appropriate?

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the use of the 59 is correct. The 76 is not correct as this is not a repeated service since they are separate nodules and both are performed in the same session.
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