jackjones62
Expert
I would bill this operative note as follows:
CPT 31561 - Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, w/arytoidectomy w/operating microscope
CPT 31541 - 59 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative w/excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis w/operating microscope
There are no CCI edits, both procedures were performed during the same operative session but distinct, hence the use of modifier 59. If a denial for one or the other is received, appeal, these should both be payable.
Jennifer
CT ENT
CPT 31561 - Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, w/arytoidectomy w/operating microscope
CPT 31541 - 59 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative w/excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis w/operating microscope
There are no CCI edits, both procedures were performed during the same operative session but distinct, hence the use of modifier 59. If a denial for one or the other is received, appeal, these should both be payable.
Jennifer
CT ENT