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So, we got paid on the 64835 but not the other 2 codes due to missing modifiers? Any idea as to why? The 2 procedures are components of 64835 and a -51 was added but that's not good enough?
64721,LT,51 - OPEN CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE, LEFT, MULTIPLE PROCEDURES
64835 - EACH ADD NERVE REPAIR
12044,51 - REPAIR INTERMEDIATE- 7.6CM TO 12.5CM, MULTIPLE PROCEDURES
Procedure code 64721 is a component of procedure code 64835 (64835,51). A modifier is allowed on procedure code 64721 to differentiate between the services provided. If a modifier is already present, an additional modifier may be needed. To help you resolve this issue, the relevant CCI guidelines are available for your review. A list of possible modifiers usable with component procedure code 64721 and whether they can be used to override this CCI guideline is also available.
Procedure code 12044 (12044,51) is a component of procedure code 64721. A modifier is allowed on procedure code 12044,51 to differentiate between the services provided. If a modifier is already present, an additional modifier may be needed. To help you resolve this issue, the relevant CCI guidelines are available for your review. A list of possible modifiers usable with component procedure code 12044,51 and whether they can be used to override this CCI guideline is also available.
Procedure code 12044 (12044,51) is a component of procedure code 64835 (64835,51). A modifier is allowed on procedure code 12044,51 to differentiate between the services provided. If a modifier is already present, an additional modifier may be needed. To help you resolve this issue, the relevant CCI guidelines are available for your review. A list of possible modifiers usable with component procedure code 12044,51 and whether they can be used to override this CCI guideline is also available.
64721,LT,51 - OPEN CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE, LEFT, MULTIPLE PROCEDURES
64835 - EACH ADD NERVE REPAIR
12044,51 - REPAIR INTERMEDIATE- 7.6CM TO 12.5CM, MULTIPLE PROCEDURES
Procedure code 64721 is a component of procedure code 64835 (64835,51). A modifier is allowed on procedure code 64721 to differentiate between the services provided. If a modifier is already present, an additional modifier may be needed. To help you resolve this issue, the relevant CCI guidelines are available for your review. A list of possible modifiers usable with component procedure code 64721 and whether they can be used to override this CCI guideline is also available.
Procedure code 12044 (12044,51) is a component of procedure code 64721. A modifier is allowed on procedure code 12044,51 to differentiate between the services provided. If a modifier is already present, an additional modifier may be needed. To help you resolve this issue, the relevant CCI guidelines are available for your review. A list of possible modifiers usable with component procedure code 12044,51 and whether they can be used to override this CCI guideline is also available.
Procedure code 12044 (12044,51) is a component of procedure code 64835 (64835,51). A modifier is allowed on procedure code 12044,51 to differentiate between the services provided. If a modifier is already present, an additional modifier may be needed. To help you resolve this issue, the relevant CCI guidelines are available for your review. A list of possible modifiers usable with component procedure code 12044,51 and whether they can be used to override this CCI guideline is also available.