Reader Question: Keep On Top of When Codes Become Invalid
Question: We recently learned that if the procedure code was invalid on the date of service, that’s a reason for denial. What about if we forget to file a claim, and by the time we file it, a code has been deleted and is no longer valid? For instance, suppose the date of service is Dec. 20, but we don’t file the claim until Jan. 25, and by that point, the CPT®code has been deleted. What can we do?
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Answer: As long as the code was valid on the date of service and...
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