Tara0513
Networker
This is not a coding question. I will also post this in the billing & reimbursement forum, but I thought I would post here as well.
I was asked by our chemistry department this question, and I am unsure of the answer:
"When we test specimens for Glucose, we only test for A1C if a doctor has ordered it. Some labs have a policy of automatically checking for A1C if glucose is high. Will we be paid to start testing A1C if the glucose is high without a doctor's order?"
Is it required for the ordering provider to request A1C when ordering for glucose to be tested? Can it be at the discretion of the lab to run A1C if they see a need due to high level of glucose?
I appreciate any help.
I was asked by our chemistry department this question, and I am unsure of the answer:
"When we test specimens for Glucose, we only test for A1C if a doctor has ordered it. Some labs have a policy of automatically checking for A1C if glucose is high. Will we be paid to start testing A1C if the glucose is high without a doctor's order?"
Is it required for the ordering provider to request A1C when ordering for glucose to be tested? Can it be at the discretion of the lab to run A1C if they see a need due to high level of glucose?
I appreciate any help.