When two codes are bundled (ie: 67904 and 15823), do you
1) report the two codes together on the same claim, understanding that the 15823 will be denied because it is bundled with 67904 and you are only "reporting" the fact that the patient had both procedures.
2) NEVER included the bundled code on the claim and the insurance company only cares about what we want payment on.
3) report the two codes on the same claim and $0.00 zero out the amount for the bundled code showing we don't expect payment, but just letting them know it was performed.
My feeling is if it is bundled, you do not report it because it is considered a component of the other code and it's fraudulent to do so. But others feel we have to report ALL procedures no matter what, and I have also heard to report all procedures just for insurance company's to collect historical data. Any help would be appreciated.
1) report the two codes together on the same claim, understanding that the 15823 will be denied because it is bundled with 67904 and you are only "reporting" the fact that the patient had both procedures.
2) NEVER included the bundled code on the claim and the insurance company only cares about what we want payment on.
3) report the two codes on the same claim and $0.00 zero out the amount for the bundled code showing we don't expect payment, but just letting them know it was performed.
My feeling is if it is bundled, you do not report it because it is considered a component of the other code and it's fraudulent to do so. But others feel we have to report ALL procedures no matter what, and I have also heard to report all procedures just for insurance company's to collect historical data. Any help would be appreciated.