Echocardiogram, complete (CPT 93306) billed $2,340 was denied in full with reason code CO-50 (not deemed a medical necessity by the payer). Paid amount is $0 and the full billed amount was shifted to noncovered. Medical-necessity denials are frequently appealable when supporting clinical documentation is submitted.
Ask St. Aurelia Medical Center for the ordering physician's clinical notes/diagnosis supporting the echocardiogram, then have a human reviewer decide whether to file a medical-necessity appeal with that documentation attached.
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