Laboratory Question for the Week of December 27, 2021
Do colony count restrictions apply for coverage on 87088?
Do colony count restrictions apply for coverage on 87088?
We have a policy that we should always perform an automated differential with CBC. Is this ok from a compliance standpoint?
I’ve heard that pathologists are facing reimbursement cuts for 2022. Is this true?
Is it normal to report for each additional antibody stain when it comes to identifying the suspect neoplasm? If so, what codes would we report?
What are the risks of improper use of modifiers like modifier 59?
What are the requirements when ordering HCV screening and what are the guidelines for the frequency limit?
I’ve heard that CMS changed payment for high throughput testing, is this true? If yes, how so?
Can we report U0003 and U0004 for antibody testing?
What do U0003 and U0004 identify?
When a single case requires the processing of multiple specimens that and we code for 88362 and 88380 on the same date of service what will documentation require? Is a modifier needed?
Are there still coding and compliance risks posed with COVID-19 testing and protocol? Is there potential for audits in the future?
What different types of classifications determine the medical necessity for reflex testing?
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