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[mamacase1]

I have a doctor that has order a occult blood twice onece in may and another one in july due to abnormal finders dx; 792.1 medicare is dening. Is he doing this too offten or is ther a G code is shoulde be using? Where is a good website that gives me th do and don't for this?

 

[tdml97@yahoo.com]

What proc code are you using?

 

[mamacase1]

82270

 

[CELINA0502]

you should be using procedure code 82272

procedure 82270 is for colorectal screening whereas 82272 is performed
for other than colorectal screening.

I use 82272 for instance when pt has rectal bleeding (569.3) and Medicare pays.