tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 20

Reader Question: 91110: Nail Down Which Date of Service You Should Report

Question: When coding for a video capsule endoscopy (91110 or 91111), should we bill for the date the capsule was swallowed, or for the date the actual report was read by the gastroenterologist? My GI reads and submits the report/billing several weeks after the patient has actually swallowed the capsule. Could you provide more insight on this?Minnesota SubscriberAnswer: In general, the date of service for the video capsule endoscopy should be the date the capsule was swallowed even if the provider doesn't send the claim for a few days while she completes the review and report. Most patients...

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