I code for a facility. A pt came in for a reviz/replacement of 2 leads. Surgeon removed the permanent leads he had in, attempted to put two new leads in but was unsucessfull. So the patient left with NO leads but the IPG still in its pocket.
1. Do I code 63650 with a modifier because it was attempted but not completed? What modifier? -74??
2. do I code for removal of leads 63661 because that was the final outcome?
The sales rep still charged us for the equipement ($5K) even thou the patient did not leave with the implants. I dont see how I can bill for a code,63650, when it is a device intensive procedure and the pt did not leave with the device.
PLEASE HELP!![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
1. Do I code 63650 with a modifier because it was attempted but not completed? What modifier? -74??
2. do I code for removal of leads 63661 because that was the final outcome?
The sales rep still charged us for the equipement ($5K) even thou the patient did not leave with the implants. I dont see how I can bill for a code,63650, when it is a device intensive procedure and the pt did not leave with the device.
PLEASE HELP!