Laboratory Question for the Week of September 24, 2018
How many times per year does Medicare allow code 84443 (thyroid stimulating hormone) to be performed?
How many times per year does Medicare allow code 84443 (thyroid stimulating hormone) to be performed?
Can all laboratories use revenue center codes?
Is a screening code assigned when the reason for performing a test is because the inpatient has had contact with, or exposure to, a communicable disease?
When analyzing multiple genes (a panel) for simultaneous reporting, should a single code be used or multiple Tiers 1 and 2 codes?
How does CMS define a “group” test?
When does the new laboratory DOS policy take effect?
Does CMS provide a list of the conditions that it considers medically necessary for a urinalysis?
When it comes to urinalysis, should our order forms include with and/or without reflex?
Are 80061 and 83721 separately reportable?
Does Medicare consider it appropriate for organ and disease-oriented panel procedures to be repeated on a single date of service?
What code should be assigned when the combination of genes analyzed does not align with the description of an existing GSP (genomic sequencing procedure) code?
CPT® codes 88271 and 88275 have an MUE of 16 and 12 respectively. We use an outside reference lab that bills us a quantity of 1 and 1 cost for all tests performed. Should we (hospital) then bill a quantity of 1 and $1 total or bill quantity of 16 and 12 respectively with $1 amount?
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