Laboratory Question for the Week of December 11, 2023
For blood transfusions, can we bill separately for the CMV typing of the unit?
For blood transfusions, can we bill separately for the CMV typing of the unit?
Will pathology payments be impacted by the final 2024 PFS rule?
Can we report 88380 with 88381?
Can we report 88141 for negative Pap smears reviewed for quality control purposes?
Does the reporting system used by the physician for the interpretation of pap smears impact the code selection?
We are having confusion over reporting codes 88331 and 88332. Can you please clarify the differences in definitions between “block” and “section”?
When is code 81528 covered by Medicare?
Can 80051 be reported as a subsequent procedure following BMP?
What code was created for enzyme activity testing of Thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT)?
Can we bill 81015 with 81000 or 81002?
For dissection procedures, what codes do we report that also account for MAC/FISH?
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