We see quite a few Accutane acne patients. As anyone who deals with Accutane knows, female patients must take urine pregnancy tests every month. These tests in our office are administered and read by the nurse before the monthly drug counseling and the Prescription is given. Are we able to code and charge for the pregnancy tests we administer or is that considered part of the drug treatment plan and under the medical visit for the acne condition? What about the actual monthly drug counseling? I think we actually can charge for them, but I'm not sure which codes would apply and result in optimum payment. Any ideas or thoughts?
Thanks!
Thanks!