Hello ~
I have a question regarding the use of 99233. I am following up on a denial received for 99233 stating that it was part of the global timeframe.
After review, the patient had a Laminectomy procedure on 7/27/09 (provider billed w/ 63047 which does have a 90 day global timeframe) The physician who performed the procedure has been paid, but apparently when the patient was in the hospital they had to have a consultation by a pulmonary specialist on 7/28, and 7/30/09. The pulmonary specialist is billing with 99233. Both of these dates of service were denied stating that they were within the global timeframe.
Is there any way to get this pulmonary physician paid? I can't seem to find an appropriate modifier for 99233. I didn't think 25 would be appropriate to use since it states "same physician, and same day of procedure"
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
I have a question regarding the use of 99233. I am following up on a denial received for 99233 stating that it was part of the global timeframe.
After review, the patient had a Laminectomy procedure on 7/27/09 (provider billed w/ 63047 which does have a 90 day global timeframe) The physician who performed the procedure has been paid, but apparently when the patient was in the hospital they had to have a consultation by a pulmonary specialist on 7/28, and 7/30/09. The pulmonary specialist is billing with 99233. Both of these dates of service were denied stating that they were within the global timeframe.
Is there any way to get this pulmonary physician paid? I can't seem to find an appropriate modifier for 99233. I didn't think 25 would be appropriate to use since it states "same physician, and same day of procedure"
Any suggestions?
Thanks,