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Be Cautious When Adding Urinalysis Code to E/M

Published on Thu Mar 21, 2024

Question: For all lab tests performed in the office, our nurse researches the history, collects the sample, then gets the results. Can I therefore bill 99211 with urinalysis code 81002? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: No. CPT® guidelines prohibit reporting 99211 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a [...]
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