Wiki 27279 and 20931 denial

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Hello! I am new to a pain management office and have been going through denials that have gathered and noticed when 27279 and 20931 are being billed together, they almost always pay 27279 but will not pay 20931 stating you can not bill it separately.
Has anyone had luck either adding a specific modifier and getting the 20931 paid or if these codes are just completely non-reimbursable together.

Any help is appreciated, thank you!
 
Hello! I am new to a pain management office and have been going through denials that have gathered and noticed when 27279 and 20931 are being billed together, they almost always pay 27279 but will not pay 20931 stating you can not bill it separately.
Has anyone had luck either adding a specific modifier and getting the 20931 paid or if these codes are just completely non-reimbursable together.

Any help is appreciated, thank you!
Code 20931 is listed "for spine surgery only" and it must be paired with spine codes only. Insurance is correct to deny 20931 when paired with 27279.
 
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