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Provide Antibody Info for 86255 Payment

Published on Tue Jul 10, 2018

Question: We received a denial for 86255 stating that we needed to provide documentation of the test that includes the description and FDA status. The denial states that they need the information for them to support payment for the code with the diagnosis we submitted: epigastric pain and early satiety. Where could I find this information, including what diagnoses make [...]
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