Susan Carter CPC
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Hello,
We are having difficulty coding ultrasound soft tissue of back. We use 76499 the unlisted procedure and are getting denied by insurances and Medicare asking for a more specific code. We cannot use 76800 ultrasound of spinal canal and contents because we are only scanning the soft tissue of back. Medicare's rejection "MA130" doesn't allow to do a written appeal with the documentation. They want a more specific code. Does anyone have a solution to this problem. I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Susan Carter CPC
Associates in Radiology of Plattsburgh NY PC
aropplattsburgh@hotmail.com
We are having difficulty coding ultrasound soft tissue of back. We use 76499 the unlisted procedure and are getting denied by insurances and Medicare asking for a more specific code. We cannot use 76800 ultrasound of spinal canal and contents because we are only scanning the soft tissue of back. Medicare's rejection "MA130" doesn't allow to do a written appeal with the documentation. They want a more specific code. Does anyone have a solution to this problem. I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Susan Carter CPC
Associates in Radiology of Plattsburgh NY PC
aropplattsburgh@hotmail.com