CPT^® 86308, Under Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 86308 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays.

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The lab analyst performs an immunoassay to screen the patient’s serum or plasma for heterophile antibodies that are typically present in infectious mononucleosis, IM, also called mono.

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86308 billing with QW Modifier

We are an immediate care facility. We are billing 86308 modifier qw for Rapid Mono test. Was told this can not be billed with an office visit. Is this correct? It would more than likely be billed... [ Read More ]

Humana denying any OV billed with any testing or vaccines at the same visit billed claim humana issues testing

Did anyone else start receiving denials for O.V mid December anytime it was billed with any vaccine or testing ( 87880,86308, ect) ? We are pediatrics...and yes we are billing with the correct modif... [ Read More ]

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Billing Mono Tests and 36416

We are getting denials saying 36416 is inclusive to primary procedure when billing with 86308. Are capillary draws included in this lab test? Does anyone have any guidance on this or point to where th... [ Read More ]

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