bcousey26
Networker
Greetings!
I have a question regarding the usage of 93621 in conjunction with 93653. According to the CPT manual 93621 is considered an "add-on" code to 93620. Our charge entry staff states that you should be able to use 93261 in conjunction with 93653 as it doesn't state in the guidelines that you cannot report it.
From a coder's stance, can you use the "add-on" code of 93621 with 93653 even if it's not considered the appriopriate add-on code for the primary procedure?
(eg. 93620 + 93621 or 93653 + 93654)
(eg. 93654 + 93621)
Any assistance is greatly appreciate.
I have a question regarding the usage of 93621 in conjunction with 93653. According to the CPT manual 93621 is considered an "add-on" code to 93620. Our charge entry staff states that you should be able to use 93261 in conjunction with 93653 as it doesn't state in the guidelines that you cannot report it.
From a coder's stance, can you use the "add-on" code of 93621 with 93653 even if it's not considered the appriopriate add-on code for the primary procedure?
(eg. 93620 + 93621 or 93653 + 93654)
(eg. 93654 + 93621)
Any assistance is greatly appreciate.