What is the correct CPT code to use for a drug screen performed in the office?
What is the correct CPT code to use for a drug screen performed in the office?
Can you use G0431 for a date of service 11/30/2015?
I work for a pain management doctor. We have had a difficult time getting code G0477 reimbursed by all of the insurance companies. I read somewhere that Medicare was not paying this code until 4/1/16. We have not received any reimbursement from Medicare or commercial insurance companies at all this year. My doctor would like to start charging the patients a fee of $15.00 - $20.00 per collection because we have to fill out the recs and we are not being reimbursed for our time. Is this legal?
Thank you,
DDenson
This is also a situation that I am having some trouble with, and I wondered if you might recognize what I am seeing. The same provider has some claims using just G0431 and an E/M code. Other claims - same provider - have G0431 and the individual assay codes. Additionally, on claims where the individual assays are coded, some assays are billed twice, with mod-91. Does this sound familiar/appropriate?
Thanks.