CPT^® 83037, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 83037 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chemistry Procedures.

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The analyst performs a test using a drop of blood obtained by fingerstick or venipuncture from the patient to rapidly measure the level of glycosylated hemoglobin, HgbA1c. The analyst uses a device the FDA has approved for home use. This test is an indication of glucose control over a three to four month period and results show as a percent of total hemoglobin

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Medicare denial for 83036

[QUOTE="dragonclawz70, post: 497993, member: 307637"] VT Blue is a Medicare advantage plan, this is what the customer service person there directed me to on their website when I called: Blood Sugar M... [ Read More ]

Medicare denial for 83036

[QUOTE="suki_26, post: 497925, member: 327296"] Are they talking about code groups on the LCD? Im confused, are they talking about the reporting codes? that doesn't make sense to use a reporting code... [ Read More ]

Billing A1C in office

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CPT Level 2 - Help

I kinda got that much right...was just wondering if the Level 2 coding also goes in Line 24 a-J on the HCFA form. I think it does. I just do nt normally use it since the main physician I bill for do... [ Read More ]

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Help needed, when can screening codes be used

Could really use some help in understanding when screening codes can be used. I was under the impression that they can only be used during a preventive care visit. Please help me understand. How sh... [ Read More ]

36416 inclusive?

I am looking for confirmation, as I read the cpt code description I can no longer bill the 36416 with the 83036/QW as it is inclusive to 83036? description below: 83036 Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A1C... [ Read More ]

billing 36415 with 83036

I am looking for confirmation, as I read the cpt code description I can no longer bill the 36415 with the 83036/QW as it is inclusive to 83036? description below: 83036 Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A... [ Read More ]

CPT code 83037 HELP!

Hi Coders, I am working a project with denials and code 83037 is being denied by Medicaid. Anyone out there have office experience with this code being denied? The modifier QW was used on all denials ... [ Read More ]

83036 A1c denials

Dont forget that it is all about the insurance companies. if you are getting denials on 83036 try 83037-qw. Hey I just thought of something, are you adding the QW modifier to your 83036, if not add ... [ Read More ]

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