betsycpcp
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I know that for physicians, 63650 (percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural) includes removal of trial lead, so the physician can't bill 63661 (removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array). How does it work for the outpatient hospital bill under OPPS?
The CPT Assistant from August 2010 says to bill an E/M visit if the trial leads are removed without a permanent placement. I'm just not sure how all this applies to the outpatient hospital charges. I work for a payer (and we use OPPS method for outpatient hospital bills), and the hospital billed 63661, then called asking why it wasn't paid.
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The CPT Assistant from August 2010 says to bill an E/M visit if the trial leads are removed without a permanent placement. I'm just not sure how all this applies to the outpatient hospital charges. I work for a payer (and we use OPPS method for outpatient hospital bills), and the hospital billed 63661, then called asking why it wasn't paid.
Thanks!