CPT Codes stands for Current Procedure Terminology Codes and all these codes are used to describe medical services and procedures, tests, surgeries, etc, performed by a health professional or doctor on a patient. The list of CPT codes in medical billing is updated as per the guidance of the American Medical Association.
CPT Code . 87798 - Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), not otherwise specified; amplified probe technique, each organism . Synonyms . Measles, Rubeola. Brief Description of Test . Prior authorization required. Contact Infectious Disease
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When submitting claims to Novitas for Sudoscan and similar devices as described above, providers should report CPT code 95999. The word SUDOSCAN or the term ESC (electrochemical skin conductance) must be noted in the narrative/remarks field (Item 19) on the CMS-1500 claim form or the electronic equivalent.
Cardiovagal innervation testing should be reported with CPT code 95921.
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Consistent with CPT direction, CPT code 95924 should not be reported with CPT codes 95921 or 95922.
You, your employees and agents are authorized to use CPT only as contained in the following authorized materials of CMS internally within your organization within the United States for the sole use by yourself, employees and agents. Use is limited to use in Medicare, Medicaid or other programs administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). You agree to take all necessary steps to insure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement.
Bill Type Note: Code 73X end-dated for Medicare use March 31, 2010; code 77X effective for dates of service on or after April 1, 2010.
Providers are reminded that not all CPT/HCPCS codes listed can be billed with all Bill Type and/or Revenue Codes listed. CPT/HCPCS codes are required to be billed with specific Bill Type and Revenue Codes. Providers are encouraged to refer to the CMS Internet-Only Manual (IOM) Pub. 100-04, Claims Processing Manual, for further guidance.
CMS currently pays providers for the use of CPT codes 87635, 86769, and 86328, as well as the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes U0001 and U0002. However, the Medicare reimbursement rates for the newest code, 87426 is not yet announced by CMS.
The new procedure codes cover antigen tests for novel coronavirus infection diagnosis. CPT Editorial Panel during a special meeting approved 87426 CPT code of Category-I.