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    Wiki 87210 vs 87220??

    Can someone help me by explaining the difference between these two codes: 87210 Smear, primary source with interpretation; wet mount for infectious agents (saline, india ink, KOH prep) 87220 Tissue examination by KOH slide of samples from skin, hair, or nails for fungi, ectoparasite...
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    Wiki Coding an annual wellness exam for Medicare patient and the Pap smear

    There is a discussion in our office about billing for Pap Smear on a Medicare pt. There is a problem in understanding the Medicare preventative coding of a Pap Smear. We received many denials recently because we were billing the 88175 with codes Z01.411 or Z01.419. They were denied due to the...
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    Wiki Anal pap smear cpt code? Or use e/m?

    Hi, Does anyone know if there is a CPT or HCPCS code for Anal Pap Smear? I did see one post where someone advised it is to be bundled in with E/M code. Also, I found pathology CPT code of 88112, for Cytophath cell enhance tech on Medicare website fee schedule. Am I to assume that this will...
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    Wiki No billing for Pap smear

    I have an np that wants to bill for Pap smear. What code should we use and can we bill with an office visit? We send the pap out to the lab.
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    Wiki pap smears - medicare code

    I have been getting mixed ideas about pap smear with a physical. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bill the medicare code Q0091 pap smear obtaining with a female physical, some insurances pay it some don't or does anyone use a different code. I am understanding it that a pap is bundled in...
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