AgnieszkaLakritz
Networker
The CPT Manual states that CPT code 20924, indicates a tendon graft obtained "from a distance." You cannot bill this code separately from CPT code 29888 (ACL repair where a tendon graft is obtained from a separate incision on the same knee, which is the standard in these types of procedures). This does not constitute a far enough distance to bill for it separately, according to the CPT Assistant.
The tendon graft procedure is only billable when the graft is obtained from the ankle area on the same leg, from the opposite knee, or from another distant area.
I do understand that code 29888 incudes graft, yet despite I put modifier or not for harvesting tendon I am still getting audit that these codes cannot be submit together ( I use 3M for coding). Any idea what to do?
Aga
The tendon graft procedure is only billable when the graft is obtained from the ankle area on the same leg, from the opposite knee, or from another distant area.
I do understand that code 29888 incudes graft, yet despite I put modifier or not for harvesting tendon I am still getting audit that these codes cannot be submit together ( I use 3M for coding). Any idea what to do?
Aga