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Q: I recently performed a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection on a patient using a kit provided to me for free by a sales rep. How do I bill for this service given that I didn't pay for the materials associated with it? Is it a reduced service? And, since PRP is a self-pay service, how much should I charge the patient?
A: Coding is not impacted by how supplies are obtained; be it through a sales rep for free, at a reduced rate, or at regular price. So in the instance you've described, the normal coding for this procedure applies. For PRP injections, the appropriate code to bill is 0232T. There is no need to add a reduced services modifier. Additionally, your normal charge for PRP is appropriate in this instance.
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