Wiki TB Test - the correct code

[terry4162]

My physician is looking at providing TB testing in our office. What is the correct code??? I believe the follow up check is billed as a nurse visit 99211 but what about the actual skin test??

Anyy assistance is greatly appreciated.

 

[coding303]

TB skin test = 86580

 

[eadun2000]

My physician is looking at providing TB testing in our office. What is the correct code??? I believe the follow up check is billed as a nurse visit 99211 but what about the actual skin test??

Anyy assistance is greatly appreciated.

You code 86580 for the test, but do not charge a 99211 when the patient comes back for a reading.. it is included in the CPT. Hope this helps.

 

[dballard2004]

One thing to add here. The ICD-9-CM code for the TB skin test is V74.1. If the results are positive, report code 795.5.

Hope this helps.

 

[stephanie7480]

Something Official

You code 86580 for the test, but do not charge a 99211 when the patient comes back for a reading.. it is included in the CPT. Hope this helps.

The practice I bill for attempts to bill for the test and the read. I know you're not supposed to bill for each but am having trouble finding documentation that I can provide to educate them that is not found in a coding forum. Any suggestions or links would be much appreciated.