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Muscle Flap Denial
We received a denial for a muscle flap. We appealed, and unfortunately, the denial was upheld due to the documentation. Can KZA provide some insight?
Free Nipple Grafts with Breast Reduction
In the setting of breast reduction, when free nipple grafts are done, is this separately reportable?
Erector Spinal Block with Discectomy
Our surgeon states in the procedure title “Fluoroscopic Erector Spinae Block (ESP) L5”. The documentation supports this as performed bilaterally at L5 prior to the surgical incision. Is this separately reportable?
Ablation of Thyroid Nodules
My physician performed a percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of 3 thyroid nodules, one in the lower part of the left lobe and 2 in the right lobe. I am not sure what CPT code I should report. Can you help?
Aquaphor and UVB Billing
Some of our dermatology physicians use Aquaphor as a conductive agent when doing UVB for our psoriasis patients and billing CPT code 96910. We see that Aquaphor is not considered a conductive agent, but we wanted to get your feedback to make sure. Should we use CPT code 96910 or 96912?
Selective or Non-Selective Catheterization
If we access the dorsalis pedis artery with a catheter and go up into the anterior tibial for arteriogram, is this selective or non-selective?
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