Wiki Billing an E&M with a Cystoscopy

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My doctors want to know if it is ok to bill a new patient office code along with a cystoscopy also performed that day. I think it is ok and we have been doing it but lately Humana Medicare is denying the office call even with the 25 modifier on it. I don't see how the doctor can see a new patient and not do enough to warrant a 25 modifier. Does anyone else bill cystos or other procedures along with new patient office calls?
 
I used to have this issue with Humana because they feel the patient can come back in on a different day for the cystoscopy.
 
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