Radiology Coding Alert
Quick Tip:
A9552 Has Specific Item 19 Requirements for Noridian
Published on Tue Jun 05, 2012
If you're submitting a PET claim to Noridian Medicare Part B, be sure to follow these tactics for A9552 (Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 FDG, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries): Resource:
Include invoice price plus shipping cost in Item 19 of the CMS-1500 or its electronic equivalent. Failure to include the information will trigger a denial.
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