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Using G0455 For All Microbiota Preparation? Think Again

Published on Mon Dec 02, 2013

Question: We have recently performed a fecal transplant on a patient with Medicare. In the past, we have done with other carriers CPT® of 45378 and 44799 with a 59 modifier. I have also tried using 44705. Now with Medicare I know they have come out with the G0455, which I was under the impression was for the preparation on [...]
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