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Codes G0461-26 and G0462-26 denied in error

April 23, 2014

Claims submitted with procedure codes G0461-26 and G0462-26 with units of service greater than one were denied in error for dates of service January 1, 2014, through March 25, 2014.

G0461 Immunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry, per specimen; first single or multiplex antibody stain

G0462   ”  each additional single or multiplex antibody stain (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

This issue was corrected on March 25, 2014. First Coast Service Options Inc. will be automatically reprocessing all impacted claims. The expected date for reprocessing the impacted claims is May 3, 2014. First Coast asks the providers not to request telephone reopening or appeals.

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