We have read the 2 descriptions of these 2 codes and trying to set up our CDM changes for next year. Can anyone really explain the 2 differences, they both sound and seem to be the same?
Thank you
That is what we originally thought until reading the descrip of 36227 which is for the external only.
We have read the 2 descriptions of these 2 codes and trying to set up our CDM changes for next year. Can anyone really explain the 2 differences, they both sound and seem to be the same?
Thank you
This was a discussion in class.
Code 75660 was delete in 2012 [2013 edition] told to report 36227
Code 75662 was delete also in 2012 [2013 edition} told to report 36227 and append modifier 50
The teacher and well as our confused. 36227 is add on code. You do not add a modifier to an add on code.
Please help
You can use modifiers with add-on codes - except modifier 51.
All of the new carotid/vertebral angiogram codes, except the arch study, are unilateral. In this case, if bilateral external carotids are selected (after a common or internal carotid selective angiogram), then you have to use a modifier to indicate that both sides were selected and imaged.