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    Wiki EBUS procedure billing

    Hi, I'm new to pulmonology coding and appreciate any assistance! Physician performed lymph node staging with EBUS (3 or more lymph nodes) so we chose 31653. She is also sampling a nodule in the mid-third of the lung (transbronchial needle aspiration) with a radial EBUS probe, since the EBUS...
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    Wiki Help! Add-On codes being reduced for MPR

    Hello, We have a few add-on codes being reduced by 50% by Virginia state Medicaid. They are stating that MPR applies. I'm trying to find the resources that show they aren't supposed to be reduced. I saw 2 knowledge base articles on AAPC but they are several years old and the links are not...
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    Wiki 2023 CPT 15851, 15853, 15854 reimbursement query

    Query regarding new add-on CPT codes 15853 & 15854 in this coming year (effective 1/1/2023) CPT 15850 (Removal/sutures *under anesthesia, Same surgeon>) has been deleted for 2023 CPT 15851 which was for "Removal of Sutures under Anesthesia, Other Surgeon" has been Revised to no longer specify...
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