by Lori | Aug 4, 2015 | CPT modifiers
Code 87507 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); gastrointestinal pathogen (eg, Clostridium difficile, E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, norovirus, Giardia), includes multiplex reverse transcription, when performed, and multiplex amplified...
by Medical Billing | Mar 11, 2015 | CPT modifiers
Recent data analysis pertaining to critical care services has identified that First Coast Service Options (First Coast) is at a high risk for claim payment error. The error is based on potential overutilization and/or abuse of code 99291, which is defined in...
by Medical Billing | Oct 16, 2014 | CPT modifiers
QW – CLIA WAIVED TEST The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations require a facility to be appropriately certified for each test performed. To ensure that Medicare & Medicaid only pay for laboratory tests categorized as...
by Medical Billing | Mar 13, 2014 | CPT modifiers
Category II Code Description 0509F Urinary incontinence plan of care documented 0518F Falls plan of care documented 0521F Plan of care to address pain documented 1031F Smoking status and exposure to second hand smoke in the home assessed 1032F...
by Medical Billing | Jan 9, 2013 | CPT modifiers
Procedure code and Descripiton 99281 (CPT G0380) Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; and Straightforward medical...
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