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Differentiate Breath Test From Biopsy With H. Pylori Testing

Published on Tue Mar 05, 2019

Question: How do we code for H. pylori tests? Codify Subscriber Answer: The answer to this question depends on whether your physician performed a breath test or a biopsy. The breath tests are a non-invasive method of detecting the presence of H. pylori, the bacteria responsible for causing gastric, peptic, and duodenal ulcers. There are two types of breath tests: [...]
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