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Networker
This is always a dilema for me, would like to once and for all get correct information. When coding for hemoccults, what is correct?
82270 -- 3 cards or single triple card sent home, patient returns card -- for screening only? Colon/V76.51 and Rectal/V76.41 only DX codes to use?
I have billed 82270 w/272.4 (lipids) and been paid (Medicare) -- apparently this is correct? Any thoughts?
82272 -- have never used this code, but seems to be appropriate for diagnostic purposes...??? ICD9 codes as appropriate -- ab pain, diarrhea, etc....
When is the appropriate time to charge -- when given to the patient or when patient returns cards?
What would be best website for further info.....My office is Geriatrics/IM.....mostly Medicare age patients.
Thank you!!!
82270 -- 3 cards or single triple card sent home, patient returns card -- for screening only? Colon/V76.51 and Rectal/V76.41 only DX codes to use?
I have billed 82270 w/272.4 (lipids) and been paid (Medicare) -- apparently this is correct? Any thoughts?
82272 -- have never used this code, but seems to be appropriate for diagnostic purposes...??? ICD9 codes as appropriate -- ab pain, diarrhea, etc....
When is the appropriate time to charge -- when given to the patient or when patient returns cards?
What would be best website for further info.....My office is Geriatrics/IM.....mostly Medicare age patients.
Thank you!!!