tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 12

Watch Your Dx. for Liver Bx. Success

Laparoscopic biopsy requires an -unlisted procedure- CPT If you-re having problems getting your surgeon paid for liver biopsies he performs at the same time as other abdominal procedures, the culprit could be your diagnosis coding. Here's what you need to know to claim the reimbursement you-ve got coming. Master CPT Coding with One Rule When selecting an appropriate CPT code for liver biopsy, first consider: Did the liver biopsy occur alone or at the same time as another abdominal procedure? If the surgeon performs the biopsy without another major abdominal procedure(s), you will report either 47000 (Biopsy of liver...

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