Wiki Rapid Strep 87880

[coderlaury]

HEY EVERYONE!

Does anyone know if there are some new rules to coding/billing for rapid strep in the office? One of my nurses said that we shouldn't code/bill for the rapid strep when the results are negative and then it's sent out for culture.

Can anyone clear this up for me.

Thanks, Laury

 

[Lisa Bledsoe]

Even if th erapid strep is negative you should code for it. I've heard nothing to support what your nurse is telling you. I would ask her where she got her information!

 

[aguelfi]

what dx do you use?

 

[Lisa Bledsoe]

The signs/symptoms code. For example fever, nausea, N&V, etc...

 

[okiesawyers]

I totally agree with Lisa. You should code from the signs and symptoms and should code for the rapid strep even if it's negative.

 

[aguelfi]

I do, I just wanted to make sure I was doing it correctely.