Testing for Tuberculosis (TB)
Diagnosis codes for PPD test ICD-9 code V74. 1 represents a special screening examination for pulmonary tuberculosis, including diagnostic skin testing for the disease. Often code V70.
New ICD-10-CM Codes: Z11.7: “Encounter for testing for latent tuberculosis infection”. Z86.15: “Personal history of latent tuberculosis infection”. Z22.7: “Carrier of latent tuberculosis,” which includes a previous positive test for TB infection without evidence of disease, but excludes:
Testing for Tuberculosis (TB)
Z11. 1: “encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis now includes “encounter for screening for active tuberculosis disease.”
ICD-10 code Z86. 11 for Personal history of tuberculosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
A15. 0 - Tuberculosis of lung. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis R76. 12.
To bill for placing the purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test for tuberculosis, use CPT®code 86580. Use this code when the nurse or medical assistant places the test on the patient's skin. The CPT®definition of the code is: Skin test, tuberculosis, intradermal.
The note in ICD-10 under codes B95-B97 states that 'these categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in disease classified elsewhere', so you would not use B96. 81 as a primary diagnosis, but as an additional code with the disease listed first.
What is the correct ICD-9 code for the purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test, CPT code 86580? ICD-9 code V74. 1 represents a special screening examination for pulmonary tuberculosis, including diagnostic skin testing for the disease.
The PPD skin test is a method used to diagnose silent (latent) tuberculosis (TB) infection. PPD stands for purified protein derivative.
LOINC MapOrder CodeOrder Code NameOrder Loinc182879QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus71773-6182879QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus71773-6Sep 19, 2021
The QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) test is an interferon (IFN)-gamma release assay (IGRA) that assesses the cell-mediated immune response to 2 Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex antigens, ESAT-6 and CFP-10, by measuring IFN-gamma levels in plasma.
QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) is a simple blood test that aids in the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria which causes tuberculosis (TB). QFT is an interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) release assay, commonly known as an IGRA, and is a modern alternative to the tuberculin skin test (TST, PPD or Mantoux).
V74.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of screening examination for pulmonary tuberculosis. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
Information for Patients. Tuberculosis. Also called: TB. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks.
When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate. Includes Notes - This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
The appropriate diagnosis code for CPT 86580 is V74.1. Generally, the nurse will administer the skin test and instruct the patient to return to the clinic for a reading a few days later. A nurse visit, CPT 99211 may be reported for the reading.
Other laboratory tests, including, but not limited to, blood lead screening, dyslipidemia screening, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, and sexually transmitted disease screening for sexually active youth, may be performed and billed when medically necessary.
Clients that are contacts to TB or are symptomatic cannot be charged for a TB skin test. Clients who need a TB skin test for reasons of employment or school may be charged if the health department uses purchased supply. (Reading the TB SKIN TEST is included as part of the total charge) e.
Medicaid covers tuberculosis (TB) testing according to the AAP periodicity schedule, and upon the recognition of high risk factors. Coverage for the TB test includes any return visit to read the results of the TB test. A risk assessment must be completed at each well child visit.
86580 is the correct code for billing the TB Skin Test otherwise known as the PPD. 90471 would be incorrect as this for a vaccine administration only. Z11.1 for Encounter for Screening for Respiratory TB would also be correct if the patient is there for a screening.
The reading of the PPD is not inclusive in the 86580. Depending on the office they may or may not charge for the reading of the PPD test. If they do charge for the reading the most common code is 99211 as the reading is normally completed by the providers staff.
How do we bill for placing the skin test for tuberculosis? To bill for placing the purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test for tuberculosis, use CPT ® code 86580. Use this code when the nurse or medical assistant places the test on the patient’s skin.
When the patient returns to have the nurse read the test, to see if it is positive or negative, then bill 99211. This is typically done in 48-72 hours. Remember that for Medicare, nurse visits must meet the criteria of incident to billing, so a physician or NPP must be in the office to bill Medicare for that service.