CCMB
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Has anyone billed and been paid for this code with their office visits?
I think it’s to soon to know. Since the code just came out last week we have not found any payors that have this updated in their systems yet. We have billed for this, but all claims have been rejected from the clearing house stating it’s invalid, so we are currently working on that.Has anyone billed and been paid for this code with their office visits?
We just starting billing this code on Monday and have yet to see payment.Has anyone billed and been paid for this code with their office visits?
I have about 38 pages of claims rejected due to this code. What are you guys doing with the claims being rejected? I called a few insurance companies and they do not have any information as to when this code will be added in to their system. I am thinking about submitting paper claims since it wont cross over electronically. Thoughts?I think it’s to soon to know. Since the code just came out last week we have not found any payors that have this updated in their systems yet. We have billed for this, but all claims have been rejected from the clearing house stating it’s invalid, so we are currently working on that.
Payers that choose to reimburse code 99072 may also provide automatic reprocessing of the denied claims but it would be good now to look into how you can track and, as needed, rebill those claims with denial of the service. I found one reimbursement policy indicating that Medica will not pay for the code and considers it bundled to other services provided. This was included in the policy for COVID-19 Testing so be aware that the reimbursement policy may not easily found for some payers.
Cindy
I have been told by some insurance companies that it is taking 60 days from when it came out. I had to remove all claims as my clearinghouse kicked them all out. I'm waiting 60 days to bill.Has anyone figured out why this code keeps getting kicked back from the clearinghouse or should I just bill this code on paper? All of my medicare claims have rejected due to HCPCS, but I can't find anything on this code.
When we start billing for this code we are going to put it on all types of visits.Are providers to bill a specific ICD10 with 99072? Or just append the diagnosis for which the patient is being seen?
We are getting reimbursed from Fl Blue.According to DermCoder, "BCBS has recently stated they will not be reimbursing for this code." (They do not state which BCBS they are referring to, so I am guessing Florida, since that's where DermCoder is located.)
DermCoder also says that you can use this code with E/M or procedures, and that you can use any diagnosis.
Our Clearinghouse is rejecting all Medicare Part B claims with this code. They called Medicare and we did and because CMS has not made a decision they will not accept the code. Which I think is crazy because CMS has issued a transmittal that it is a recognized code for OPPS however its a non-facility service. Never make any sense with CMS.Has anyone figured out why this code keeps getting kicked back from the clearinghouse or should I just bill this code on paper? All of my medicare claims have rejected due to HCPCS, but I can't find anything on this code.
Make sure that it's validated in your EMR. I was getting rejections also but after it was validated, no more rejections and are we seeing payments with some select payers.Has anyone figured out why this code keeps getting kicked back from the clearinghouse or should I just bill this code on paper? All of my medicare claims have rejected due to HCPCS, but I can't find anything on this code.
any luck on the code? I still have not received any paymentsRead this article: https://www.aapc.com/blog/51794-ama-approves-2-new-cpt-codes-for-covid-19/
cite link from article: Transmittal 10373, CMS Pub 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Transmittal 10373: States new AMA codes released 9/8/2020 will be:
"EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2020 *Unless otherwise specified, the effective date is the date of service. IMPLEMENTATION DATE: October 5, 2020" hope this helps. Our office has denied claims for 99072, applicable to any face to face encounter during PHE from 03/01/2020 to 12/31/2020 thus far. We are holding claims until 10/5. Good luck!
What payers are you seeing that paid for this code? I have billed every insurance and have yet to see a payment. Thank youMake sure that it's validated in your EMR. I was getting rejections also but after it was validated, no more rejections and are we seeing payments with some select payers.
We are receiving payment from Aetna and Cigna but that is about it. I have been reading that Medicare and Medicaid more than likely will not pay. Not even worth trying to add on to the claim and then adjusting.any luck on the code? I still have not received any payments
Cigna and Aetna so far.What payers are you seeing that paid for this code? I have billed every insurance and have yet to see a payment. Thank you
I removed 99072 from all my claims as they were causing my claims to reject.I have about 38 pages of claims rejected due to this code. What are you guys doing with the claims being rejected? I called a few insurance companies and they do not have any information as to when this code will be added in to their system. I am thinking about submitting paper claims since it wont cross over electronically. Thoughts?
In this situation I don’t believe a modifier would be appropriate. Some payors are considering this to be bundled with what is billed on the same day and not covering it.Has anyone seen an update regarding reimbursement for 99072. We received a denial from Aetna stating "procedure code incidental to primary procedure". On this date of service, we billed a clinic visit and x-rays. Is anyone using a modifier 59 to try and bypass?
Thank you, so far we have received that bundling denial indicating this, for BCBS, Amerigroup, & Aetna. Wasn't sure if we were missing something.In this situation I don’t believe a modifier would be appropriate. Some payors are considering this to be bundled with what is billed on the same day and not covering it.