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I am in the middle of a debate with our prosthetics department and any opinions will be greatly appreciated.
When our podiatrists or orthotists issue off the shelf orthotic sho... [ Read More ]
When charging for arch supports L3040, should quantity 2 be charged if a set of 2 is given? Maybe this is a dumb question, but I can't find an answer. The description in HCPCS says "each." Thanks for ... [ Read More ]
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My question is....On non-covered items such as L3040, do I have to append the –GY modifier in order to bill the patient or can I bill the patient regardless of whether or not the modifier h... [ Read More ]
My docs want to use a diabetic insert A5512 for non diabetic patients because they and the patient like the insert.
I told them there is an extensive LCD on this insert.
They want to code it as a re... [ Read More ]
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