Getting denials for Stretta Category III code and don't know why? Check status indicator in the Medicare fee sked

Article Overview

This short article focuses on a Medicare billing discrepancy tied to a Category III CPT code used for a Stretta procedure and explains why denials may occur when fee schedule status information is incorrect. It also places the issue in the broader context of Category III code reporting, payer acceptance, and the role of CMS and CPT in tracking emerging procedures. The piece is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and practices that report endoscopy-related gastroenterology services.