Wiki can we bill dx M54.42 and M51.16 together?

As the post above indicates, there is an Excludes1 note, but it is incorrect in stating that they may not be billed together. Per the exceptions given in the ICD-10 guidelines, the two codes may be billed together if they represent two unrelated conditions in the documentation.
I have had this denial as well, sent appeal stating these are two separate lesions and unrelated conditions- appeals are still being upheld
Billing
88305-2 units- D03.4,D04.72
 
I have had this denial as well, sent appeal stating these are two separate lesions and unrelated conditions- appeals are still being upheld
Billing
88305-2 units- D03.4,D04.72
For some payers you may need to bill these on separate lines like this:
88305 with D03.4
88305-59 with D04.72 (or modifier 76 or XS, depending on payer)

But some payers simply don't understand coding rules and you'll just have to do your best to fight it out with them.
 
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