BCBS and Aetna are bundling CPT code 90480 (COVID vaccine administration) when billed with COVID vaccine codes 91321 or 91322 AND a flu vaccine (90656) with vaccine admin code 90460. If we bill if we bill 90480 and 91321 (or 22) alone, the 90480 is paid. This bundling issue just started in...
Aetna breast cancer patient had delayed reconstruction so the doctor inserted bilateral implants. I coded 19342 with modifier 50 and aetna only paid for one side, do i need to bill with rt and lt modifiers to receive proper reimbursement?
Now, I couldn't find Aetna's E/M policy, but I would be very surprised if they decided to deviate too much on that sense. Possible reasons for the denial: -The patient was seen by the same provider at a previous practice, within 3 years -The patient was seen by a similar credentialed provider from the same practice (fairly common denial reason)
I was also researching as the big commercial insurances have and or are in the process of adding policies specific to G2211 - Here is what I located from Aetna- Hope this helps
Wiki - AETNA and G2211 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Aetna 77387 reimbursement rate We had the same issues with Aetna not accepting 77014. After appeals and disputes with provider representatives and medical directors, Aetna refused to accept 77014. The reimbursement for 77387 is significantly less than 77014, therefore, we came to an agreement to bill 77387, and Aetna agreed to reimburse 77387 with a rate comparable to 77014. An amendment was ...
Wiki Aetna denials for 59425 and 59426 - want # of units - denying 1 unit- and want all dates on claim?