Question:
Can we bill 80299 only once in 2024? Did the MUE change for code for this code?
Answer:
It is acceptable to repeat code 80299 as many times as needed with varying fees based on the costs of the methods for analysis of different specimen types or drug-specific reagent cost. Note, however, that code 80299 has an MUE value of 3 per January 1, 2024, Medicare Outpatient Hospital Services MUE release.
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