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Co-surgery 0256T

Date: Nov 3, 2011

Question:

Dr Z When doing Core Valve the cardiologist performs the cath part of the procedure and the surgeon does the actual valve replacement. Should BOTH docs be billing for the Core Valve (temporary code 0256T modifier 62) or should the cardiologist be billing as assistant to the surgeon (256T,mod 80) OR should the cardiologist be billing for the cath only? thanks Jean

Question ID : 3376
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