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How to bill for tests done by the physician?

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jcfenfen:
I've been trying to look up the fee schedule on CMS website for tests done by physicians, such as CPT code 84450, 84460, but I can't find those code's fee on the website.  Also, is billing for tests done by the physician the same way for the physician services?  Any advice is greatly appreciated.   

Yesica:
in what state are you in. I attached the one from Southern California http://www.palmettogba.com/Palmetto/Providers.nsf/files/2009_southern_california_clinical_lab_fees.pdf/$FIle/2009_southern_california_clinical_lab_fees.pdf

jcfenfen:
Thank you so much for the great information.  Just wondering are the tests billed the same way as the physician fee or is there a special procedure I need to pay attention to?

Michele:
Some Medicare carriers list the fee schedule for labs separate from the other codes.  Tests are pretty much billed the same way, but some tests require referring dr info, or modifiers.  For example, if it is a CLIA Waived test, you need the QW modifier, or if you are doing the professional component you need the 26 modifier.

Michele

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