Wiki coding help for cpt 17250

[neha.bhatnagar]

Hi friends
can procedure Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (CPT 17250) billed with 2 units

Neha Bhatnagar CPC, CPC-H

 

[kumeena]

I don't think so.Anyway why you need 2 units

 

[mitchellde]

You may not use units greater than 1 for any surgical procedure, or any procedure that does not come as a quantity distribution as in timed codes or drugs. This is stated in the 1500 billing manual.

 

[marnig1@verizon.net]

what modifier would you use for CPT code 17250, Medi-cal is asking for one