CPT^® 88720, Under In Vivo (eg, Transcutaneous) Laboratory Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 88720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - In Vivo (eg, Transcutaneous) Laboratory Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs the technical lab test to determine the amount of bilirubin without puncturing the skin. The result is a number or a number range.

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Transcutaneous Bilirubin 88720

Can anyone tell me if this is billable and reimbursable in an office setting as part of preventive care? Thank you!... [ Read More ]

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We are having a very difficult time getting Optima to pay for this code. It denies as non covered. After researching the provider rep explained that this code is not covered whether performed in hou... [ Read More ]

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We are working on Denial Management for one of our client. We notice many denials on 88720 performed along with an E/M service. Denial Reason “Procedure code is inconsistent with the patient age”.... [ Read More ]

(TCB)Transcutaneous Bilirubi

There is only one code for in vivo laboratory procedure - 88720 (Bilirubin total, trascutaneous) Hope this can be used for in office also. Thanks.... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="sjstark, post: 88720, member: 20557"]I have a question regarding place of service (POS) usage. We have a Podiatry facility we will bill for in NY. The facility will bill the facility claims ... [ Read More ]

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