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+99459: 5 FAQs Clarify How to Use This Expense Only Code

Published on Fri Apr 19, 2024

Here’s what your physician’s documentation needs to include. Since January 1, you can use the new add-on code +99459 (Pelvic examination (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), but many coders are still confused as to how they can report this. This FAQ can help. Question 1: Why Did CMS Implement This Code? According to the American College [...]
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