Just looked this up for a client 78306 is included in the SNF PPS rate
 
Theresa Lang
Specialized Medical Services, Inc
Milwaukee WI
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Libby Cawthorn
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:59 PM
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Subject: RE: PPS-bone scan exclusion

Our Medicare guru says they use (78306) bone and or joint imaging whole body.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Michelle Witges
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 3:55 PM
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Subject: Re: PPS-bone scan exclusion

could you provide me the diagnosis code you use.
Thanks
Michelle
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Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 2:45 PM
Subject: RE: PPS-bone scan exclusion

We are a hospital based SNF and our billing department says it is excluded.
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Subject: PPS-bone scan exclusion

Is a bone scan an excluded service for PPS?  Our billing dept and coder are wondering.  Thanks.
Michelle
 
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Thank You.
 
Michelle Witges

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