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Old 03-21-2012, 07:42 AM
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Are there certain criteria in which modifier Q0 should be appended on 33249 for Medicare claims or is on a case by case basis?

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Old 03-21-2012, 08:36 AM
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The Q0 should be used when the ICD is being used for primary prevention AND the patient has been listed with the ICD registry.
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Old 03-21-2012, 10:56 AM
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Do you know of a resource i can refer to?
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Here you go: https://www.cms.gov/MedicareApproved...CDregistry.asp
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Email me and I'll send you the guidelines : clugge@precisionpractice.com
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