Medicare Inpatient consult one day before a surgery: Medicare first denied 99233-78 and then denied 99233-57
2/1/17 Shunt placement
3/1/17 returns to the hospital due to an infected shunt from an unrelated infection
3/2/17 Consult including decision to remove shunt. Medicare first denied 99233-78 & then denied 99233-57
3/3/17 Stent removal
Need help with correct coding. Thanks much
2/1/17 Shunt placement
3/1/17 returns to the hospital due to an infected shunt from an unrelated infection
3/2/17 Consult including decision to remove shunt. Medicare first denied 99233-78 & then denied 99233-57
3/3/17 Stent removal
Need help with correct coding. Thanks much
