Wiki Urine Drug Screen

[CoderCat]

I have been trying to do some research on 80300. Our doctor insists that we charge separately for an 81003 when doing a 80300. The nurses tell me it is part of the test as it is used to establish validity. Isn't this bundled into the 80300? Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[kvangoor]

THere is no edit that bundles them togather as far as I can see. Are they testing for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes, nitrate, ph or protein in addition to the drug screen? If so, then I think both codes could be billed.