wendelldebbie
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I need clarification on the indicators listed below. I was under the impression that I could only bill procedures with an indicator of 0 or 2 for asst surgeons. This description listed in the Medicare guidelines makes it sound like an indicator of 1 may or may not get paid. Can anyone clear this up....PLEASE!
Assistant at surgery indicators
0 = Payment restrictions for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure unless supporting documentation is submitted to establish medical necessity.
1 = Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure. Assistant at surgery may not be paid.
2 = Payment restrictions for assistants at surgery does not apply to this procedure. Assistant at surgery may be paid.
Assistant at surgery indicators
0 = Payment restrictions for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure unless supporting documentation is submitted to establish medical necessity.
1 = Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure. Assistant at surgery may not be paid.
2 = Payment restrictions for assistants at surgery does not apply to this procedure. Assistant at surgery may be paid.