tobieforte
Networker
Hi,
I'm trying to bill an in patient hospital code of 99223 and a 32554, a thoracentesis, for the same date of service. I added the "25" modifier on the E/M charge but then I am given a note stating that "NCC issue with CCM modifier: 99223". Could anyone inform me of the changes with the E/M codes being billed with certain procedures?? Am I being given this note because a 32554 is being bundled with a 99223 or is it that I'm using a 25 mod on the 99223?? I tried looking on Novitas site and can't bring up anything that helps. I would appreciate a much imput as possible.
I'm trying to bill an in patient hospital code of 99223 and a 32554, a thoracentesis, for the same date of service. I added the "25" modifier on the E/M charge but then I am given a note stating that "NCC issue with CCM modifier: 99223". Could anyone inform me of the changes with the E/M codes being billed with certain procedures?? Am I being given this note because a 32554 is being bundled with a 99223 or is it that I'm using a 25 mod on the 99223?? I tried looking on Novitas site and can't bring up anything that helps. I would appreciate a much imput as possible.