February 20, 2020

Question:
Can we bill the 92242 for the indocyanine green injection intraoperatively, for example to assess perfusion after a colectomy or other abdominal procedure?  Can we bill for the injection using 15860?

Answer:
No, this service is included in primary surgery and not separately reported.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 02/20/20.

2020 GENERAL SURGERY

CODING & REVENUE CYCLE WORKSHOPS

Sessions begin January 2020 and
extend through November.

"Excellent course. I wish I would
have experienced this
immediately after residency."

- Gerald Garcia, MD
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Fontana, CA