anthemfamily
Contributor
I had an email forwarded to me from ACOG. They are saying to bill a discontinued IUD with a modifier -53. We do not use anethesia with our insertions. My understanding is that -53 is for dicontinued procedures after anesthesia was given. I have always billed as -52.
Also they are telling us that insertion/removal on same day are not inclusive and we should be billed seperately. In the past I have been told, in seminars and by ins co's that removal is included in re-insertion.
Now I am thinking I am crazy, I love when the non CPC's tell me how to code. Before I argue the point I want to make sure I am correct. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Traci, CPC
Also they are telling us that insertion/removal on same day are not inclusive and we should be billed seperately. In the past I have been told, in seminars and by ins co's that removal is included in re-insertion.
Now I am thinking I am crazy, I love when the non CPC's tell me how to code. Before I argue the point I want to make sure I am correct. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Traci, CPC