Wiki Billing for oncology

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Hi,
I work for oncology practice. I am working on the denials for breast cancer surgery . Medicare is denying 19285 (placement of breast localizing device ) when billed together with 19301 (Mastectomy) performed on the same day. I have tried billing with modifier 51 but still got a denial. can anyone please help?
 
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Hi,
I work for oncology practice. I am working on the denials for breast cancer surgery . Medicare is denying 19285 (placement of breast localizing device ) when billed together with 19301 (Mastectomy) performed on the same day. I have tried billing with modifier 51 but still got a denial. can anyone please help?

According to the CPT book under the code 19301 "intraoperative placement of clip is not separately reported." I believe 19285 is used when performing a biopsy.
 
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