Laboratory Procedures

CPT for Prothrombin Time (PT)

Basic plasma coagulation function is readily assessed with a few simple laboratory tests: the Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), Prothrombin Time (PT), Thrombin Time (TT), or… Read More »CPT for Prothrombin Time (PT)

CPT code for HIV Testing

HIV quantification is achieved through the use of a number of different assays which measure the amount of circulating viral RNA. Assays vary both in… Read More »CPT code for HIV Testing

Exclusions to Non-covered ICD-10-CM Codes for Labs

The below list of codes will be covered for certain lab procedures according to CMS NCD policy. Z36.0 – Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal… Read More »Exclusions to Non-covered ICD-10-CM Codes for Labs

Coding guidelines for Urine Culture – CPT 87086, 87088

A bacterial urine culture is a laboratory procedure performed on a urine specimen to establish the probable etiology of a presumed urinary tract infection. It… Read More »Coding guidelines for Urine Culture – CPT 87086, 87088

Medicare Non-covered ICD-9-CM Codes

Medicare will not cover the below listed ICD 9 codes at any circumstances when reported with the Laboratory procedures. If a code from this section… Read More »Medicare Non-covered ICD-9-CM Codes

INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENT FOR COLLECTION OF SEMEN SPECIMEN

1. Collection of semen should follow a period of abstinence from sexual intercourse or ejaculatory activity for a period of 48-72 hours and no longer… Read More »INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENT FOR COLLECTION OF SEMEN SPECIMEN

FETAL FIBRONECTIN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

The Adeza Specimen Collection Kit is the only acceptable specimen collection system which can be used to collect specimens for this assay. COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS: Collection… Read More »FETAL FIBRONECTIN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

CPT 86900 – CPT code 86900 for ABO GROUP AND RH

Tests determine blood groupings A, B, O,Rh factor. Fasting : No Specimen: Blood CPT 86900: (ABO) This test may also be known as blood group. The… Read More »CPT 86900 – CPT code 86900 for ABO GROUP AND RH

TYPE OF BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES

Vacutainer tubes are used for the collection of blood, with a few exceptions. In order to ensure accuracy of results it is vital that the… Read More »TYPE OF BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES