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Never Report 2 Bronchoscopy Codes When Only 1 is Needed
Published on Fri Sep 06, 2024
Question: The report I have states the pulmonologist performed a diagnostic bronchoscopy using a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope. The provider also collected a transbronchial lung biopsy and sent it off to pathology for further testing. We originally assigned 31622 and 31628 to report the procedures, but the claim was denied. How do we correct this claim? New York Subscriber Answer: You can correct [...]