Can I report 86708 and 86709 on the same date of service ( 86708 is performed first, and if positive, then 86709 is performed)? These are two separate and distinct tests. ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a CPT coding question about whether two hepatitis A antibody lab tests may be separately reported when performed on the same date of service. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who handle laboratory testing claims and need to understand the article’s general CPT-focused guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Laboratory coding often requires determining whether multiple related tests should be captured separately. This article helps readers identify the CPT-focused nature of the issue and the type of reporting question involved.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s CPT-focused scope
- How the question of same-date laboratory test reporting is framed
- The general type of coding guidance discussed for separate test reporting
- The laboratory testing context involving hepatitis A antibody studies
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Laboratory billing teams
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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