Wiki Billing Question - 87210 & 81002

[steph31sc]

Hi,

I have a Family Medicine question regarding CPT codes 87210 & 81002. Can a practice bill for these codes if the specimen is being sent to an outside lab ? All help answering this question is appreciated.

 

[stacyterramiggi@hotmail.com]

If this was sent out I don't believe you can bill for that however if it was done in house we use 81003

 

[laltman82]

No you can not bill for those codes. You can bill a 99000. Most insurance companies do not pay for this though.