Orthopedic Coding Alert
Correction
Published on Wed Dec 26, 2012
An article in Orthopedic Coding Alert Vol. 11, No. 6, "Replace 29877 With G0289 for Smooth Sailing," should have stated that ASCs should not report packaged procedure G0289. Per CMS, "ASCs should not report separate line item HCPCS codes or charges for procedures, services, drugs, devices or supplies that are packaged into payment for covered surgical procedures and therefore not paid separately" (www.cms.hhs.gov/ASCPayment/downloads/ASC_QAs_03072008.pdf).
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