tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2005 Issue 9

READER QUESTIONS: Supplies Are Included in GI Procedures

Question: One of our surgeons recently asked if we can charge separately for brushes used during diagnostic colonoscopies. Is there a supply code we can use for this?New York Subscriber Answer: CPT does include miscellaneous supply code 99070 (Supplies and materials [except spectacles], provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered [list drugs, trays, supplies or materials provided]), and you can also find various supply codes in HCPCS - but chances are that you won't be able to bill extra for brushes supplied during diagnostic scopes.Medicare payers...

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