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cardiomems
Date: Aug 11, 2021
Question:
My physician did a left and right heart cath and CardioMEMS implant at the same time. I reported codes 93460 and 33289. Medicare is declining to pay for 93460. I'm wondering if the right heart cath is included in 33289, and maybe I should have billed 93458 and 33289. Please clarify. Also, do I need an -XU modifier on the cath?
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