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    Wiki Clarification on MDM Data Review and Analyzed - Wet Mount Preps (CPT 87210)

    We have encountered a recurring grey area regarding Services Reported Separately under MDM Data Reviewed and Analyzed. Specifically, I am seeking clarity on whether our in-house labs can be counted towards MDM. There seems to be some confusion over which labs are classified as providing...
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    Wiki when is wet mount coded in the office visit?

    Based on this documentation is there any possible reason to bill for the cpt 87210? Gyn Exam: ABDOMEN: soft, non-tender, no masses or organomegaly. VAGINA: normal, no lesions; BV probe obtained. Assessments 1. Acute vaginitis - N76.0 (Primary) 2. Acute...
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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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