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HCPCS Code for Wound closure utilizing tissue adhesive(s) only G0168

HCPCS code G0168 for Wound closure utilizing tissue adhesive(s) only as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services .

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Wound closure utilizing tissue adhesive(s) only

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global modifier for dermabond
[QUOTE="Hodges612, post: 512123, member: 387673"] I work in a radiology clinic. We billed a 49073 and a 49900 2 months prior which gave us our 90 day global. We recently billed a G0168 and a 49073 was... [ Read More ]
global modifier for dermabond
First of all, 49073 is not a valid code, so I'm not able to understand what's even being billed here. Second, modifier assignment is based on documentation and without being able to see that, or with... [ Read More ]
global modifier for dermabond
I work in a radiology clinic. We billed a 49073 and a 49900 2 months prior which gave us our 90 day global. We recently billed a G0168 and a 49073 was advised to use a modifier from our billing remit.... [ Read More ]
G0168 coded twice
2 separate lacerations to fingers were repaired with Dermabond. Medicare patient. Can G0168 be coded twice?... [ Read More ]
Laceration repair- bundling issue
[QUOTE="aekenyon87, post: 438241, member: 493855"]Patient came to the ER and two laceration repairs were performed- Left eyebrow (2 cm) with 3 sutures, face (.5 cm) with tissue adhesive only. Our prov... [ Read More ]
Laceration repair- bundling issue
Patient came to the ER and two laceration repairs were performed- Left eyebrow (2 cm) with 3 sutures, face (.5 cm) with tissue adhesive only. Our provider billed 12011 and G0168. CPT G0168 is being d... [ Read More ]
Dermabond G0168 and finger splint 29130 at the same location 29130 dermabond finger splint g0168
Hi, Physician treated right index finger laceration with Dermabond (G0168) and applied alumafoam finger splint (29130) during the same visit. CCI does not restrict billing both codes. Is it correct t... [ Read More ]
Dermabond G0168 and finger splint 29130 at the same location 29130 dermabond finger splint g0168
Hi, Physician treated right index finger laceration with Dermabond (G0168) and applied alumafoam finger splint (29130) during the same visit. CCI does not restrict billing both codes. Is it correct t... [ Read More ]
Trixie2013
[QUOTE="Trixie2013, post: 395884, member: 233713"]We are a Family Practice office in a rural area and often our physician does in office procedures. Scenario: A Medicare patient comes in with a punct... [ Read More ]
Trixie2013
We are a Family Practice office in a rural area and often our physician does in office procedures. Scenario: A Medicare patient comes in with a puncture wound to the hand. Physician examines, cleans... [ Read More ]
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