CPT^® 82274, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 82274 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chemistry Procedures.

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The lab analyst uses an immunoassay method to perform a test for hidden blood in a fecal specimen that the patient collects from three consecutive bowel movements or that the clinician acquires through a method such as a digital rectal exam. Clinicians commonly call the test a fecal immunochemical test (FIT).

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Code 82274 Fecal Occult Blood

Question. If a patient brings back the specimen and the test in inconclusive. The patient is given another test, can you charge for both? Or just the test that you get your full results on?... [ Read More ]

CLIA WAIVED TESTS

SO MY DOCTOR INSIST SINCE 87880 AND 82274 AR CLIA WAIVED TESTS THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO RENEW OUR CLIA CERTIFICATES AS LONG AS WE USE THE QW MODIFIER WHEN BILLING. I HAVE BEEN USUING QW AND STILL G... [ Read More ]

When to bill for FIT test

Hi, My recommendation is that you do not bill for any testing that you have not performed, as there is no result for the testing, and the provider has not actually done anything to support the billin... [ Read More ]

82274 and 99211 same DOS. FOB kit

Mr Smith picked up and dropped off FOB kit. Nurse went over meds w/him and let him know we would go be in contact with results. On the same day-Dr reviews the results and documents treatment plan for... [ Read More ]

Cpt code 82274 need help

Hi all, A patient came into the office for this test. 82274 blood, occult by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay , qualitative, feces 1-3 simultaneous determinations. I billed this with ap... [ Read More ]

FIT Test-In Office

I would code what you described as a 82274-90 What other code were you thinking of?... [ Read More ]

FIT Test-In Office

Patient was seen in the office. He has a history of colon polyps, patient does not want to continue with colon cancer surveillance. He is not complaining of rectal bleed, abdominal pain or unexplained... [ Read More ]

82270 vs 82274

CPT 82270 is when the clinician provides the patient with a triple card to obtain 3 (separate) cards for a stool sample from three consecutive BMs. Once complete the patient returns the cards to the l... [ Read More ]

82270 vs 82274

Can someone please explain the difference between these two codes? I don't understand how to know which one I should bill. Thanks!... [ Read More ]

Fecal occult blood testing 82270/82272/82274

Hi! Our practice sends patients home with a colorectal test kit that includes slides/card where they return their "samples" to the office for testing for the presence of blood. In the CPT book, ther... [ Read More ]

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