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Compare Fecal Blood Test Methods and Codes

Published on Thu Apr 29, 2004

You must know the reason for the test Review the chart to learn the codes for fecal-occult blood tests (FOBT). You can use the matrix to see which codes you should use for diagnostic tests rather than screening tests, and to determine which Medicare coverage rules apply for each code.
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