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CPT 81002 u/a only question???

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apierce16

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CPT 81002: U/A only

Example: we dip a urine and it comes back with protein or it comes back w/ blood > urine is sent to the lab (urinalysis) so the protein is quantified or so the RBCs are counted.

Can we charge the U/A in the office on the same day the U/A goes to a lab?
 
Yes, you can charge for a lab service done in house, then send it to an outside laboratory for additional testing/confirmation. As long as a urine, blood, or other form of lab testing was done in-house, you can charge for that service.
 
add't question! You guy rock! U/A 81002/A4250

Thank you for your answers. The physician office also bills A4250 along with 81002 is this ok too? I realize Medicare does not cover. They state carriers are paying for it.
 
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