Cassi3434
Contributor
Can someone help clarify the following? In our coding software, it states "Do not report 25447-25448 with 25310 or 26480 when performed for intercarpal or carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty. For wrist arthroplasty, see 25332. Report tendon harvest or transfer from a distant site separately and append modifier 51; see 25310 for the wrist and 26480 for dorsum of the hand."
Our providers harvest the tendon from the dorsal forearm and feel they should be able to bill 26480 as well. The above statement is conflicting stating not to report to it, but them it may be allowed? Then coding tips on 26480 state to never bill with 25448. I'm confused and would like clarification to take to our providers.
Thank you!
Our providers harvest the tendon from the dorsal forearm and feel they should be able to bill 26480 as well. The above statement is conflicting stating not to report to it, but them it may be allowed? Then coding tips on 26480 state to never bill with 25448. I'm confused and would like clarification to take to our providers.
Thank you!