tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2005 Issue 4

News You Can Use: VAC Codes and Stretta Face No-Pay Status

Some payers also waver on virtual colonoscopy pay If you're planning to report new-for-2005 codes for wound vacuum assisted closure (VAC), endoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or virtual colonoscopy, you might want to check with your payer first. Providers are being reminded once again that just because CPT adds a code to describe a procedure, payers won't necessarily reimburse. Don't Charge Separately for Wound Vac  You won't be able to bill separately for VAC codes 97605 (Negative pressure wound therapy [e.g., vacuum assisted drainage collection], including topical application[s], wound assessment, and instruction[s] for ongoing care, per...

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