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AICD Removal with Heart Transplant

Date: Dec 19, 2018

Question:

Is there a special modifier that we need to get reimbursed for the removal of the AICD during the heart transplant? We have denials coming in when we billed 33945, 33980-51, 33944-51, and 33241-51. The denial is for 33241-51 with “Px inconsistent with modifier/required modifier missing”.

Question ID : 11748
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