lyssa1205
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Hi everyone!
I'm wondering what code to use for positive findings of alcohol (ethyl sulfate metabolites) in urine, not blood? I’m not sure where else to look or what else to use. I'm billing for a pain management practice, and want to use the positive test as support for medication reduction and/or discharge from care, especially when it directly affects the level of billable visit. Thanks in advance for any and all advice!!!
I'm wondering what code to use for positive findings of alcohol (ethyl sulfate metabolites) in urine, not blood? I’m not sure where else to look or what else to use. I'm billing for a pain management practice, and want to use the positive test as support for medication reduction and/or discharge from care, especially when it directly affects the level of billable visit. Thanks in advance for any and all advice!!!
R82.5 Elevated urine levels of drugs, medicaments, and biological substances --- seems promising, but is alcohol considered under the heading of “drugs” in this case? I already use that when the urine is positive for illicit drugs.
R82.90 Unspecified abnormal findings in urine --- doesn’t seem quite right considering it’s not “unspecified findings”.