Wiki BRAVO Billing in an Ambulatory Surgical Center

[cedwards]

Hi all!

I'm just getting back to GI Billing & Coding after a hiatus.

The group I now work with is a private GI practice with our own ASC.

We are looking into doing BRAVOs at our ASC. Can you remind me how these should be coded & billed?

What codes go on the ASC claim and what codes should go on the professional claim? Also, what DOS is reported on each?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Christina

 

[pookergirl]

Hi all!

I'm just getting back to GI Billing & Coding after a hiatus.

The group I now work with is a private GI practice with our own ASC.

We are looking into doing BRAVOs at our ASC. Can you remind me how these should be coded & billed?

What codes go on the ASC claim and what codes should go on the professional claim? Also, what DOS is reported on each?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Christina

Hi Christina!

Here are the billing/coding guidelines from Medtronic, the manufacturer, on how to to code these.

https://asiapac.medtronic.com/content/dam/covidien/library/us/en/services-support/reimbursement/reimbursement-guide-medicare-coding-billing-bravo-reflux-testing-system.pdf

 

[pookergirl]

Also, here are two really good resource links from the AGA that answered many of my coding questions, good resource if you are wanting to brush up or re-familiarize yourself for GI coding. There's probably a section for upper GI too but I can't seem to find it.

https://gastro.org/practice-resources/reimbursement/coding/coding-faq-screening-colonoscopy/

https://gastro.org/practice-resources/reimbursement/coding/coding-evaluation-management-faq/