CPT modifier GT, HT, HQ, GQ, T1016, H2011

Modifier   Description GQ Via Asynchronous Telecommunications systems GT Via Interactive Audio and Video Telecommunications systems Modifier GT BILLING AND PAYMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FURNISHED VIA TELEHEALTH Submit claims for telehealth services using the...

What is National Correct Coding Initiative Edits

DEFINITIONS Correct Coding Initiative: A system of coding edits developed by CMS in conjunction with AdminaStar Federal, Inc. to be utilized nationally by all Medicare carriers. The code edits were developed based on review of CPT™ code descriptors, CPT coding...

NEW LAB Codes CPTs – replaced CPT codes 2015

Test 2014 Code 2015  Code Descriptor Acetominophen 82003 G6039 Acetominophen Alcohol (ethanol); any specimen except breath (including ethyl alcohol) 82055 G6040 Alcohol (ethanol); any specimen except breath Alkalodis, urine, quantitative (including quantitative...

Physician supervision of diagnostic procedures

This field provides levels of physician supervision required for diagnostic tests payable under the physician fee schedule. General supervision means the procedure is furnished under the physician’s overall direction and control, but the physician’s presence is not...