BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 3
Who Knew? There are Three Types of Add-On Codes
Using add-on codes with HCPCS/CPT is not as simple as 123! Although there are three different groups of add-on codes assigned by CMS, these are used to identify code edits. It is easy to see the add-on code with some codes; we can see the instructional notes and phrases such as "Use Additional ". Add-On codes are updated with their primary procedures each year in January. Quarterly updates may be posted as well.When are they used?Add-on codes must be reported in conjunction with another primary service.Add-on codes are only reported if the primary procedure is performed...
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