Look to 99211 for TB Test Check
Question: We were told that we could bill Medicaid when we read TB test results. Is this true? Texas Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can bill for the test reading as a separate E/M visit. Report 99211 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence of a physician. Usually, the presenting problem[s] are minimal ...). Although 99211 represents a minimal encounter, CPT Assistant supports billing the service. Include V74.1 (Special screening examination for bacterial and spirochetal diseases; pulmonary tuberculosis) to explain the encounter and carefully document, including a specific measurement/description of the test site. Usually the test site is clear, and this should also be documented.
