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CPT® 81025, Under Urinalysis Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 81025 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Urinalysis Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs the pregnancy test on a urine specimen using a methodology or kit that the analyst can read visually for a direct readout.

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Question: Screening Labs
Hi Rhonda? This screening depends on what lab test is being done and reason from provider. . DX Z00 is more of physical. I'd be detailed if I were you 2. Let me give you some examples but it depends o... [ Read More ]
Need assistance with dx code for 81025
Should 81025 be billed along with IUD insertion or is it considered "bundled"?... [ Read More ]
Medicare is Denying My Ua's (81002)
please see this article. you need -25 on E/M [URL]http://www.medicarepaymentandreimbursement.com/2016/08/cpt-codes-81001-81002-81003-and-81025.html[/URL] . it also explains the N264 denial requiremen... [ Read More ]
E/M with physical and a pregnancy test
Hello everyone, I'm losing it....do I need another modifier with this coding? 99396 (physical) 99214 - 25 and 81025. The 99214 is definitely significantly separately identifiable! Thanks in advance, ... [ Read More ]
**New: AMA Provides Clarifications to 2021 Guidelines**
[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 490924, member: 164618"] The current answer is yes, you get a data point since there is no professional component. I'm copying & pasting my post from a very similar thread: [U... [ Read More ]
Coding Mirena
How would I code insertation of the mirena? Not sure about the Diagnosis can someone help me please? 99213-25 53000 J7298 99000 81025... [ Read More ]
Preprocedure urine test billing guidelines
Is it correct to bill the preprocedure urine test as 81025; z32.02? Female patients scheduled for colposcopy, iud insertion are often asked to provide a urine sample to eliminate pregnancy before the... [ Read More ]
ICD-10-CM at Pregnancy Unconfirmed visits confirmation of pregnancy unconfirmed
The patient presented for Pregnancy Confirmation. The UPT resulted in a confirmed pregnancy, so the provider added Z32.01, but the Transvaginal Ultrasound resulted as follows: "GS measures 5w1d, possi... [ Read More ]
Accutane urine pregnancy tests
Is this still accurate? We are looking into administering the pregnancy test to Accutane patients when they come in for their monthly drug counseling appointment. They will be seen by a PA, NP or MD... [ Read More ]
Coding for Kyleena device with NC Medicaid
My EMR is not letting me bill for a J7296. Patient is 17 years old and the insurance is North Carolina Medicaid. I'm attempting to bill for J7296 and 81025. Any advice?? I've been stuck for a coup... [ Read More ]
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