nc_coder
Expert
We have a couple of debates going on within our office that we need some clear rules and guidelines and we aren't getting them. A couple of years ago we started billing for OnQ pain pumps placed during surgery (we are general surgeons by the way). I researched how to bill this. Got info from AAPC to use 11981. Have been using it and getting paid. Another person in our office called the American College of Surgeons coding hotline and was told not to use that. That code is only for antibiotics. It doesn't say that in the description anywhere. ACS told us to use an unlisted code.
We have almost the same going on with Wound Vac placement. Can we bill it or can we not? We are getting conflicting advice.
I searched the AMA website since they are in charge of the codes. I couldn't find a help line or anything. The only thing I found was a feature that charges $320 for you to ask them 2 questions!!
Please, someone, HELP!!!
We have almost the same going on with Wound Vac placement. Can we bill it or can we not? We are getting conflicting advice.
I searched the AMA website since they are in charge of the codes. I couldn't find a help line or anything. The only thing I found was a feature that charges $320 for you to ask them 2 questions!!
Please, someone, HELP!!!