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Prove Medical Necessity for Nasal Repair Reimbursement

Published on Wed May 10, 2023

Include pre- and postoperative photos to strengthen your case. When your otolaryngologist performs a nasal repair procedure, such as a rhinoplasty, it may be extremely difficult to obtain payment. Payers are likely to deny the claim as cosmetic unless the diagnosis codes and supporting documentation clearly and unquestionably indicate the procedure was medically necessary. Related procedures, such as septoplasties to [...]
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