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78999 - Unlisted miscellaneous procedure, Medical necessity review will be Medical Necessity Review required at claims submission

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Procedure / ServiceUnlisted miscellaneous procedure, Medical necessity review will be Medical Necessity Review required at claims submission
Procedure / Service Description

and anatomical localization imaging; whole results of previous diagnostics procedure - body report. No review needed when billed with code A9588. 78999 Unlisted miscellaneous procedure, Medical necessity review will be Medical Necessity Review required at claims submission; diagnostic nuclear medicine performed upon claims submission submit description of procedure with with supporting documentation. supporting documentation (including

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.