Wiki Lab test billing question

[ElizabethP1960]

It has been brought up that a lab test done with a TSH, T-3 and T-4 can not be billable on the same day. Could someone explain to me if this is correct information and if so why?

Thank you all so much

Beth Shelton

 

[jkunze]

A free T3 and total T3 cannot be billed together. The free T3 is the more extensive procedure, so I need to remove the total T3 charge. Otherwise, I'm not aware of other tests that can't be billed with TSH, T3, and T4.

 

[ElizabethP1960]

Thank you so much!! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

 

[feiteai@aol.com]

It has been brought up that a lab test done with a TSH, T-3 and T-4 can not be billable on the same day. Could someone explain to me if this is correct information and if so why?

Thank you all so much

Beth Shelton

BCBS will not pay for TSH, T-3, and T-4 on the same day. Their policy changed 05/2023 when they switched over to AVALON.

 

[davidinasheville]

I occasionally order TSH, Free T3, and Free T4 on the same day. I have not had denials from BCBC of North Carolina.