Wiki Cardiac Catheter Bundling Question

What other codes were billed with the heart cath. Was another procedure performed the same day? The reason why I ask is because UHC has denied 93540 but it was billed the same day as a stent placement. We rebilled 93540 with modifier 59 and some claims were paid.

Dolores, CPC-CCC
 
I agree with Dolores. UHC for me as well will deny if I don't have a -59 modifier on the 93545 and 93540 when there is a stent done in the same session.

Jessica CPC, CCC
 
Yes, a stent (CPT 92980) was also performed. What is their reasoning? I'm not comfortable simply appending a 59 modifier as that could be a red flag.

Thanks for any help!
 
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