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Vein harvest only by PA/NP
Date: May 5, 2021
Question:
If a CT surgeon has his/her NP or PA do the endoscopic vein harvest during CABG, but the NPP does not assist in any other portion of the procedure, should we only report 33508 under the CT surgeon? Since 33508 is an add-on code, the payer would likely deny the NPP's charge if they do not report 33508-AS with a primary procedure code.
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