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CPT® 78268, Under Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Gastrointestinal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 78268 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 analyzes breath samples using a scintillation counter. The samples are from a patient who underwent a test involving administration of a radioactive isotope C–14 labeled solution of urea 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 ]
Urology coding need help...
[QUOTE="nscott25, post: 78268, member: 39371"]I am new to the Urology coding and need some help... Op report states... cystoscope inserted per uretha w/ following observations: the bladder mucosa dem... [ 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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