So, I heard back from Medicare.  They are saying that provider specialty 15 (SLP) is not valid for the procedure codes 92607, 92608 and 92609.  He said specialty 15 is listed as the only specialty who "can't" bill these codes.  My guess is that whoever wrote the manual accidentally typed a can't instead of a can.

He told me to look up internet publication 100-03 Chapter 1, part 1, section 10-80.12 and section 50.1 for more information.  I'll get started filing an appeal.

I really wish ASHA would handle this.  Any suggestions other than going through the appeals process?

Jen Coggiola, MA, CCC/SLP
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ALS Center at UCSF
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