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Pt had a diagnostic hysteroscopy and then a D&C and Novasure ablation. I coded as a 58563. Supervisor points out that I can't use this code because the hysteroscope was removed and then the D&C and ablation took place. (she's right) She tells me to only bill the 58535. Yes, that would be the correct code, but when I ask about the diagnostic hysteroscopy, she tells me it's a "separate procedure" and therefore cannot be billed.
Isn't that exactly what a separate procedure is? I think we should be able to bill the 58555 in addition, because it was a separate procedure. Her assistant agrees with her, so I need some type of backup.
This seems like such a basic coding issue, I can't believe we're even having this discussion. Am I losing it?
Thank you for your help!
Isn't that exactly what a separate procedure is? I think we should be able to bill the 58555 in addition, because it was a separate procedure. Her assistant agrees with her, so I need some type of backup.
This seems like such a basic coding issue, I can't believe we're even having this discussion. Am I losing it?
Thank you for your help!