Wiki Need clarification on 83014

[laylirc]

H. Pylori Breath Test - I know the code for this is 83013, but provider wants to add on 83014 - says it is for collecting the test, but definition in the CPT book states it is for drug administration. Help please?

 

[sirajunnisha]

Ubt

Captured data from http://downloads.cms.gov/medicare-c...hments/30163_10/l30163_path026_cbg_011411.pdf

General Guidelines for Submitting Claims for Carriers or Intermediaries or MAC Part A or Part B:

C-13 Breath Tests (83013, and 83014) should be billed as follows;
Clinical Laboratory

a. 83013 (C-13) should be billed for the analysis of the breath sample by mass spectrometry, and includes the drug/agent and kit/supplies.
b. 83014 (C-13) should be billed for the administration of the drug/agent and
collection of breath sample.


Hope this helps.

 

[laylirc]

Thanks. That does help explain it. Although I have seen two different ways of doing this test - one by swallowing an isotope capsule and one by drinking a lemon flavored solution. Are they the same test and do they use the same code? 83013?