CPT^® 83013, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 83013 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chemistry Procedures.

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The lab analyst tests multiple breath samples for the presence of an isotope that indicates the presence of the H. pylori bacteria. This organism can cause irritation and ulcers of the stomach lining.

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Challenging Coding Question

This is what I have for information: We analyze all the testing in house with our instruments/versus the offices analyzing their own tests. So we can bill out for an analysis fee. The test can b... [ Read More ]

H.Pylori Breath test CPT Coding Help!!!

[b]CPT code for H. pylori breath test[/b] [QUOTE="Rlynn866, post: 139767, member: 3905"]What is the correct cpt code to use for H. Pylori breath test analysis in a situation where the hystology lab i... [ Read More ]

Need clarification on 83014

Thanks. That does help explain it. Although I have seen two different ways of doing this test - one by swallowing an isotope capsule and one by drinking a lemon flavored solution. Are they the same ... [ Read More ]

Need clarification on 83014

[b]Ubt[/b] Captured data from [url]http://downloads.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/lcd_attachments/30163_10/l30163_path026_cbg_011411.pdf[/url] [B]General Guidelines for Submitting Claims for C... [ Read More ]

Need clarification on 83014

H. Pylori Breath Test - I know the code for this is 83013, but provider wants to add on 83014 - says it is for collecting the test, but definition in the CPT book states it is for drug administration.... [ Read More ]

H Pylori breath test

[b]Lab procedure code qualifier-do with EDI set up[/b] Hi Lainepec, When you transmit your EDI services, check program see is listed where each CPT code has a procedure code qualifier. If this is not... [ Read More ]

H Pylori Breath Test

Thank you for responding. I have researched the test and understand the differences and the purpose. I am only interested in the "procedure code qualifier" which is required when I try to submit bil... [ Read More ]

H Pylori breath test

I am trying to bill for the H Pylori breath test performed here in our office (CPT 83013), and I get a reject message asking for the procedure code qualifier. I have no idea what this is and have tri... [ Read More ]

H Pylori Breath Test

Here is some guidance, "Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), formerly referred to as Campylobacter pylori, is a gram-negative microaerophilic bacteria that causes gastritis and pyloric ulcers. Testing for... [ Read More ]

H Pylori Breath Test

Hello, I need some help understanding how to bill cpt code 83013? We do the fecal test cards but our provider wants to start doing the breath test but I thought it can only be billed by the lab who an... [ Read More ]

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