tci Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 20

Clip and Save: Reference This List To Bill Medicare Screening Benefits

Cheat sheet makes coding Medicare diabetes, cardiovascular tests a snapDon't let Medicare's coverage of diabetes and cardiovascular blood screenings slip through your fingers. Post this list or give it to your physician so you - and your patients - won't miss out on these important screening opportunities.Background: As of Jan. 1, 2005, Medicare will pay for most diabetes and cardiovascular blood screenings. Your diabetes-screening code choices: 82947 - Glucose; quantitative, blood (except reagent strip). You should assign this code when the physician or nurse takes the patient's blood to check for glucose after the patient has fasted for...

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