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DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2016 Issue 8 (August)
To get assistant paid on '0' claims, tell why they’re needed
Question: For CPT codes with an indicator of 0 (Assistant only allowed with supporting documentation), how do you recommend the surgeon document the need for an assistant? On our claims we have the assistant's name documented at the beginning of the op note, but then no further mention of his role throughout the procedure, and we've had several denials from Medicare after review of the records.
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