Wiki Path/lab tests and supporting dx codes

[Colliemom]

We know that certain lab tests are only allowed to be performed for certain diagnosis codes. Is there a website that contains path/lab codes and their supporting (allowable) ICD-9 codes? If yes, do you have a link?

 

[lgardner]

http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/indexes/lab-ncd-index.aspx?bc=BAAAAAAAAAAA&

http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/CoverageGenInfo/Downloads/manual201410.pdf

hope these help.

 

[lgardner]

also, you can, always, look up LCDs and NCDs for everything here:

http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverag...ona&CptHcpcsCode=71020&bc=gAAAAAAAAAAAAA==&=&

 

[Colliemom]

thank you