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Hi all! I have a new client that does the HIPEC procedure(Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) during surgeries, however, we have had difficulty getting it reimbursed appropriately because the insurance companies are considering it experimental.
The codes we currently bill are as follows:
CPT code 77605; Hyperthermia, externally generated; deep (ie, heating to
depths greater than 4 cm)
CPT code (49419; Insertion of intraperitoneal cannual or catheter, with
subcutaneous reservoir, permanent (ie, totally implantable)
CPT code 96445; Chemotherapy administration into peritoneal cavity,
requiring and including peritoneocentesis.
Does anybody have any suggestions on billing HIPEC for maximum reimburement?
Thanks! -Lisa
The codes we currently bill are as follows:
CPT code 77605; Hyperthermia, externally generated; deep (ie, heating to
depths greater than 4 cm)
CPT code (49419; Insertion of intraperitoneal cannual or catheter, with
subcutaneous reservoir, permanent (ie, totally implantable)
CPT code 96445; Chemotherapy administration into peritoneal cavity,
requiring and including peritoneocentesis.
Does anybody have any suggestions on billing HIPEC for maximum reimburement?
Thanks! -Lisa