Laboratory Archives

Laboratory Question for the Week of October 18, 2021

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Are there still coding and compliance risks posed with COVID-19 testing and protocol? Is there potential for audits in the future?

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Can we report modifiers 76 and 77 to resolve NCCI code pair edits?

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What different types of classifications determine the medical necessity for reflex testing?

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If an aspiration is done with the preparation of the smears on superficial tissue and without radiologic guidance, what code should we select?

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How many separately timed specimens can we bill for when reporting 81050?

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In terms of flow cytometry tests, how do we distinguish which code to report when it comes to physician interpretation?

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How will the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule potentially impact labs?

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Is 80050 covered by Medicare?

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Are codes 82542 and 83789 qualitative or quantitative?

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Can 87088 and 87184 be used in association with 87086?