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Investigate Incisions for Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

Published on Mon May 12, 2014

Question: Our physician does a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Is it correct to report 38221 or G0364? How are these codes different? Can we also report code 38220? Ohio Subscriber Answer: You are trying to report a sequential bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. To decide the right code, you need clarity and documentation on the number of incisions and the specific [...]
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