jvanliew
New
Medicare is denying U0005 with POS 31, but is processing U0003 for the same POS 31. We are collecting the U0003 (Sars Cov-2) test at the Skilled Nursing Facility (31). However, we are billing for U0005 (2 day TAT Covid Testing) because we are getting the results within a 2 day window.
Does anyone know if you can apply a POS 81 (Independent Laboratory) to the U0005, since the Independent Laboratory is technically the one performing the U0005 test by getting the Results back within 2 days, or do they have to use the POS 31 where the original test U0003 was collected at the Skilled Nursing Facility, POS 31. I tried reviewing the CMS guidelines over and over, but could not find this particular situation.
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Does anyone know if you can apply a POS 81 (Independent Laboratory) to the U0005, since the Independent Laboratory is technically the one performing the U0005 test by getting the Results back within 2 days, or do they have to use the POS 31 where the original test U0003 was collected at the Skilled Nursing Facility, POS 31. I tried reviewing the CMS guidelines over and over, but could not find this particular situation.
Any help would be deeply appreciated.