klauf
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Is there a CPT code for the collection of a specimen (i.e. throat culture, urine culture, wound culture, etc.) in a physician office that is then sent to the lab for analysis?
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jkyles
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Hi there, I recently received a question about this. Code 99000 (Handling and/or conveyance of specimen for transfer from the office to a laboratory) is appropriate when the specimen goes to an outside lab. However, I could not find a payer that covers it.
amyjph
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Old post but still true. https://www.aapc.com/blog/51814-99000-the-little-code-with-big-issues/
"Laboratory HandlingLaboratory handling and conveyance CPT codes 99000 and 99001 and HCPCS code H0048 are included in the overallmanagement of a patient and are not separately reimbursed"
"Laboratory HandlingLaboratory handling and conveyance CPT codes 99000 and 99001 and HCPCS code H0048 are included in the overallmanagement of a patient and are not separately reimbursed"
klauf
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Thank you both! That is what I was finding in my resource and just needed a second opinion.