Laboratory Question for the Week of November 22, 2021
MedLearn Publishing
November 21, 2021
What are the requirements when ordering HCV screening and what are the guidelines for the frequency limit?
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?
If an aspiration is done with the preparation of the smears on superficial tissue and without radiologic guidance, what code should we select?
How many separately timed specimens can we bill for when reporting 81050?
In terms of flow cytometry tests, how do we distinguish which code to report when it comes to physician interpretation?
How will the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule potentially impact labs?
Is 80050 covered by Medicare?
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