Wiki 64718 denied

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64718 - denied
24305 (LT/59) - paid
64721 (LT/59) - paid
20550 (51/F4) - paid...this was performed on the right hand.
J1100 - denied

CCI edit is bundling 64718 to 24305 but a modifier is allowed.

Medicare is denying 64718 for not being paid separate. Can anyone help me in determing why? Do you have a resource I can refer to?

 

[anelson01]

64718 is included in 24305. Medicare wants a 59 on the 64718. That is the way i get mine paid.

 

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If it's included, why are you putting a 59? Can you explain why modifier 59 is applicable?