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What is procedure code 83704?

What is procedure code 83704?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a Medicare reimbursement rate for CPT code 83704, a new code that describes the main component of the NMR LipoProfile(R) test. This test is used to help identify patients at risk for heart disease and determine optimal cardiovascular drug therapy.

What is code 80061 used for?

The lipid panel testing is commonly used to monitor and regulate lipid-lowering therapy. CPT code 80061 is the correct code to bill for a lipid panel laboratory test and includes the following three tests: 82465 is defined as cholesterol, serum, total. 83718 is defined as lipoprotein, direct measurement, HDL.

What is included in CPT code 80061?

Lipid panel
80061 Lipid panel A lipid panel includes the following tests: total serum cholesterol (82465), high–density cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) by direct measurement (83718), and triglycerides (84478).

What is the CPT code for neuromuscular reeducation?

97112
CPT® 97112: Neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and proprioception. Examples include, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Feldenkreis, Bobath, BAP’S Boards, and desensitization techniques.

How do I calculate CMS reimbursement?

You can search the MPFS on the federal Medicare website to find out the Medicare reimbursement rate for specific services, treatments or devices. Simply enter the HCPCS code and click “Search fees” to view Medicare’s reimbursement rate for the given service or item.

How often can CPT 80061 be billed?

once every five years
UHC Military Veterans – Preventive Lipid Panels, CPT 80061, are only covered once every five years.

What does CPT code 80061 include?

How do you know if a CPT code needs a modifier?

How to Use Modifiers Correctly in Medical Billing

  1. The service or procedure has both a professional and technical component.
  2. The service or procedure was performed by more than one physician and/or in more than one location.
  3. The service or procedure has been increased or reduced.
  4. Only part of a service was performed.

What is the CPT code for lab work?

Lab tests refer to CPT codes 80002 – 89399 which include results of analysis of any specimen such as blood, urine, CSF, feces, synovial fluid, semen, etc.

What is the CPT code for a hearing test?

CPT – 92551 is the code for a hearing screening test, pure tone, air only. Requires the use of calibrated electronic equipment. Test should be applied to both ears.

What is CPT code 90834?

CPT 90834, Under Psychotherapy Services and Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 90834 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Psychotherapy Services and Procedures.

What is CPT code 90875?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 90875 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Other Psychiatric Services or Procedures.