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Does this note support billing 33249 w/ modifier 62 for both providers ?

Date: Mar 19, 2024

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Creation of AICD pocket only by cardiothoracic surgeon. Placement of the leads and generator by cardiologist. Per the cardiologist's documentation: "The cardiothoracic surgeon then came in and performed creation of his left subpectoral muscle pocket." Per the cardiothoracic surgeon's note: "After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the EP lab for device and lead placements that were performed by the cardiologist." If both providers cannot bill 33249 with modifier -62, how would you recommend this be billed?

Question ID : 20105
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