Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
Panel Code Includes Every Test
Question: Georgia Subscriber Answer: If you perform a panel and additional tests, however, you should report that panel plus each extra test. The preamble to the CPT section for organ or disease oriented panel states that "these panel components are not intended to limit the performance of other tests. If one performs tests in addition to those specifically indicated for a particular panel, those tests should be reported separately in addition to the panel code."
Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
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Dont Report Certain Thyroid Tests Together
Question: Our lab recently began performing the free T4 thyroid test. Previously, we performed only [...] - Take the Consultation Challenge Take the Consultation Challenge
It's good to know the rules, but the proof is always in the pudding. Because [...] - NCCI Enforces Pap-Test Dualism
Medicare says pick one a Pap test is either for screening or for diagnostic purposes. [...] - READER QUESTION:
Settle Bethesda/ICD-9 Discord
Question: Which diagnosis code should we use to report ASCUS Pap smear results under the [...] - READER QUESTION:
Panel Code Includes Every Test
Question: Our lab performed the following tests for a patient per physician order: 84295 (Sodium; [...] - READER QUESTION:
Report New CLIA-Waived HIV Test
Question: Our lab will begin performing a new test manufactured by OraSure Technologies called OraQuick [...] - READER QUESTION:
Multiple Nevi May Be One or More Specimens
Question: When the pathologist receives five nevi in two containers, how should we report the [...] - READER QUESTION:
Use Modifier -91 for Multiple Glucose Tests
Question: A 15-year-old diabetic patient came to the emergency room complaining of weakness, tremors and [...]
