Pediatric Coding Alert

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Match E/M and Diagnosis for PPD Test

Question: The insurance company bundles an office visit with the code for PPD administration and paying one or the other, but not both. Should we file something differently?North Dakota SubscriberAnswer: Ensure you're reporting the correct diagnosis with the office and PPD codes. Begin with the appropriate E/M code, such as 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. Typically, 5 minutes are spent performing or supervising these services.) for a nurse visit only for PPD administration. Report 99212 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient ...) or above if the PPD test is part of a more extensive visit with other services.Then add administration code 86580 (Skin test; tuberculosis, intradermal). Link diagnosis V74.1 (Special screening examination for bacterial and spirochetal diseases; [...]
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