Pulmonology Coding Alert
Bill These Three Bronchoscopy Codes Together
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Question: Can we bill together 31628, 31629 and 31625 for procedures on the same lung region?
Minnesota Subscriber
Answer: As per the CCI edits, you may report all of the following CPT® codes together:
However, you will need to append modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service) to 31625 to show the service is distinct from 31628 and 31629. You will also need to crosscheck whether your documentation is appropriate for usage of this modifier.
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