We have won at least one ALJ case ( about 8 patients) on pre-op CABG that I
can recall. We would be happy to share it with you. As you are probably
aware, each Carrier has their own Medical Director for Medicare, therefore each
has their own individual interpretation of ICD-9's acceptable per CPT code. What
is acceptable for one Carrier is not necessarily acceptable to another. The best
advice you can get is from you peers within your own jurisdiction for your
Medicare Carrier.
ALJ decisions are also not precedent setting. However, we have submitted
them with Appeals and Fair Hearings and received favorable rulings.
Bob Kane
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Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:54
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Subject: billing codes
I was hoping to obtain some help with correct diagnosis (ICD-9)
billing codes for the following procedures in the state of Florida...any
information would be helpful even corrections of the CPT codes we are
using...
Vein mapping Lower (or Upper) extremity CPT 93971
for vascular
surgery ICD 9 459.81 / V72.83 / and code that idicates vascular disease the
surgery is being done for such as 440.22 -PVD with rest pain
Patient we do
upper and lower vein mapping on the same day we bill a CPT 93971 x 2 with a 59
modifier (distinct and separate procedure)
The other scenerio would be
lower extremity vein mapping for CABG...? ICD 9 codes
Carotid study CPT
93880 for pre-op CABG with no other symptoms ? ICD-9 codes
AVF evaluations
CPT code G0365 ??ICD 9 codes
Thanks in advance for any help
Deanna
Shelpman RVT
Shands at the University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl
32610
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