Forum - Questions & Answers
Sep 22nd, 2010 - rphelps 615 1
45378 and 46221 together.
Does anyone know why I would have problems getting the ligation of hemorrhoids paid. I used diag 455.0
Sep 22nd, 2010 - acoots01 30
45378 and 46221
They can be coded together. I can not see a reason why they would be denied. Did you use a 51 modifier on the 2nd procedure?
Sep 22nd, 2010 - rphelps 615 1
45378 & 46221
Yes I used a 51 modifier. Wonder if it could be the diagnosis.
Sep 22nd, 2010 - acoots01 30
45378 and 46221
Maybe. Can you E-mail be a copy of the denial and the op note?
I work in deinals and maybe I can figure it out.
andrea.coots@nortonhealthcare.org
Who is the payor?