Is anyone using a lung plug device and coding additional services or a 22 modifier for the radiologist's work? They are stating it's "extra work" but I'm not convinced.
I have the reimbursement guide, but not helpful for professional radiology coding, and I cannot find anything on how to code (other than the C2613 for facility), or if indeed it would be considered extra work. I am thinking the only advice I can give the docs is to document that "extra work" thoroughly, add the 22, and see what happens on claim submission. Any thoughts or real-world experience would be helpful. Thank you!
The BioSentry™ tract sealant system is the first biopsy sealant system of its kind and represents a major advance in the prevention of lung biopsy-related pneumothorax.
The BioSentry™ system deploys a self-expanding hydrogel plug into the pleural space following biopsy. The plug expands, creating an airtight seal that closes the pleural puncture, reducing the risk of pneumothorax by more than 50%.
I have the reimbursement guide, but not helpful for professional radiology coding, and I cannot find anything on how to code (other than the C2613 for facility), or if indeed it would be considered extra work. I am thinking the only advice I can give the docs is to document that "extra work" thoroughly, add the 22, and see what happens on claim submission. Any thoughts or real-world experience would be helpful. Thank you!
The BioSentry™ tract sealant system is the first biopsy sealant system of its kind and represents a major advance in the prevention of lung biopsy-related pneumothorax.
The BioSentry™ system deploys a self-expanding hydrogel plug into the pleural space following biopsy. The plug expands, creating an airtight seal that closes the pleural puncture, reducing the risk of pneumothorax by more than 50%.