CPT^® 78267, Under Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Gastrointestinal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 78267 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Gastrointestinal System.

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The provider administers a radioactive isotope C–14 labeled solution of urea to the patient to diagnose infection of the stomach with Helicobacter pylori.

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PLEASE HELP!! UREA BREATH TEST - 78267 & 78268

Hi what is the Primary DX you are using ? Some plans in some states do not consider B96.81 by itself or as Primary, a valid DX for CPT 78267, 78268. You can try using A04.8 or R10.13 or K21.9 along wi... [ Read More ]

PLEASE HELP!! UREA BREATH TEST - 78267 & 78268

Our office keeps getting these claims denied. They are being denied for not supported, medical records do not support the Urea breath test. I just took over billing in this office and I am trying to g... [ Read More ]

91065-26

Is anyone having issues with insurance companies paying for the reading of urea breath tests? We are getting denials from UPMC stating there is a better code to bill for the reading. I THINK they ar... [ Read More ]

What is the correct place of service?

[QUOTE="kjstearns, post: 78267, member: 15877"]I would agree with you and say outpatient hospital since it is staffed by the hospital and they have their own equipment.....[/QUOTE] Thank you. At lea... [ Read More ]

Clo test

not my area of expertise, but isn't the CLO-TEST, a breath test? CLO is short for "Camplyobacter-like organism" - CPT test 78267/78268 OR the blood test 86625... ???? like I said, not my area of ex... [ Read More ]

Coding for H Pylori test kits

It's the kit we use. We report 78267 for giving the pill and breath kit. It is sent out for 78268. Let me know if you want more info on our test and codes. Lisa... [ Read More ]

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