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HCPCS Code for Breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap or superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap, including harvesting of the flap, microvascular transfer, closure of donor site and shaping the flap into a breast, unilateral S2068

HCPCS code S2068 for Breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap or superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap, including harvesting of the flap, microvascular transfer, closure of donor site and shaping the flap into a breast, unilateral as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Provider Services and Supplies .

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Breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap or superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap, including harvesting of the flap, microvascular transfer, closure of donor site and shaping the flap into a breast, unilateral

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S2068 Dx Coding
Also, I have suggested using Z90.1*. They say they've tried that as well without success. We are pulling one claim and just planning on doing corrections one change at a time until something works, an... [ Read More ]
S2068 Dx Coding
Hello :) I've just started a position with a plastic surgeon's office specializing in DIEP after mastectomy, and am trying to figure out an issue they are having with BCBS recoupments. I'm thinking i... [ Read More ]
Breast surgery question
Hi, I think u should code it as 19301 as only partial breast that is lumpectomy is done only on right side and for take down of DIEP flap you should code it as s2068 which is Breast reconstruction wi... [ Read More ]
DIEP Flap 19364 vs S2068
So my phys has negotiated with some insurance companies using S2068 for a higher payout vs 19364. My question is on a recent DIEP procedure, a certain ins company paid out $3700 for the entire procedu... [ Read More ]
S2068 and modifier 62
[b]S2068 and Tricare[/b] We were able to obtain reimbursement using S2068, including the assistant and cosurgeon. However, effective Feb 2016 Tricare has posted a No Pay List which is now excluding ... [ Read More ]
S2068 and modifier 62
[b]S2068 and modifier[/b] Maria, Have you been able to bill an assistant surgeon with the S2068 code yet?? If not, are you using the 19364 or just not charging for an assist? We are having this s... [ Read More ]
S Codes - billing a DIEP
Have any of you billed a DIEP with the temporary S code for it - S2068. My physician said he heard from another physician that we should be using this code to bill for a DIEP flap rather then the fre... [ Read More ]
S2068 Assist
This was not a medicare case. We mainly bill commercial Ins. Most commercial insurance companies pay this without a problem with the exception of UHC. I am trying to find documentation on S2068. I kno... [ Read More ]
S2068 Assist
This is taken from the AAPC website discussion regarding S2068.... [url]http://www.aapc.com/memberarea/forums/archive/index.php?t-64315.html[/url]... [ Read More ]
S2068 Assist
Anyone know if there is documentation that states HCPCS S2068 requires an assistant surgeon? I have coded this procedure for quite a few case for different insurance cases and they have always paid fo... [ Read More ]
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