tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 31

Reader Question: Solesta Coding Remains Unlisted

Question: Our gastroenterologist recently treated a patient with Solesta injection for fecal incontinence. Since there is no CPT® code for the procedure, I tried using 46999 along with L8605 for the supply of Solesta. However, this claim was denied. Please tell me if there is any other code for the procedure or if I have done anything wrong? Answer: As you have correctly pointed out, there is no separate CPT® code for a submucosal injection that is administered by your gastroenterologist to treat fecal incontinence. So, you have no other option but to use the unlisted code 46999 (Unlisted...

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