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Don't Let Modifier Glitches Sideline Your Capsule Endoscopy Claims

Published on Mon Dec 15, 2014

Ask for pre-authorization from the carrier to repeat a capsule study due to previous technical problems. Reporting capsule endoscopy is not just about knowing the procedure codes and when to use them. It is also about being proficient enough to report interrupted procedures, delayed procedures, or other such contingencies. Remain on top of these situations armed with the knowledge of [...]
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