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Interoperative Cholangiography

Date: Jan 28, 2020

Question:

We have several doctors who have been billing inter-operative cholangiogram (74300-26) with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (47563). They note in the report that it was performed along with their findings. We have been receiving some denials. Are there specific requirements for the physician to bill both 47563 and 74300-26? 

Question ID : 13527
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