tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 16

Add-On Codes: 4 Pointers Make 'Add-On' Codes Easy

Don't accept payment reductions, or you could lose up to 50% on every claim When you report "add-on" codes, do you know the special rules that apply? If you can keep just four points in mind, you can gain the best possible reimbursement for your add-on procedures every time.  1) Look for a "+" symbol to the left of the code. Also, all add-on codes contain some variation of "list separately in addition to code for primary procedure" in their CPT descriptors. "The 'plus' designation identifies those codes that the physician performs in addition to other, usually closely...

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