Sue2424
Contributor
Just started coding for labs and doing someone else's f/u on a denial for code 84443. Code was denied because they used dx code R73.09. Any information would really really help!!
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Wiki New to Lab coding! CPT code 84443 and it's dx
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mitchellde
True Blue
What was the reason for the TSH level ?
Sue2424
Contributor
I read over progress notes and I don't see a reason for it....Chief complaint is: Fast
Basically assessment was abnormal blood sugar and thats it!
Basically assessment was abnormal blood sugar and thats it!
mitchellde
True Blue
What the interpretation of the lab test?
Sue2424
Contributor
I don't have the results...we do the test but send off
mitchellde
True Blue
I see, then you can only use what you have, the symptoms, from the note. If the blood sugar was checked in the office and it is documented as abnormal and that result is why the TSH was ordered, then that is what you use. Since you have already submitted the claim and received a denial, the note cannot be amended with additional information so you can gomonlynwith what has already been documented. It does not sound like you have a diagnosis to support medical necessity, so it may not be payable.
CodingKing
True Blue
Per NCD 190.22 its not a covered diagnosis for Thyroid testing which is why its being denied
Sue2424
Contributor
Thank you!!