tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 7

Part B Coding Coach: Collect for Hemoccult Testing With These Expert Tips

Hint: Know the reason for the testing before you nail down a code. If you want to keep the dollars flowing for in-office examination of fecal occult blood test (FOBT), you should focus on the difference between three hemoccult codes and their purpose. Consider the following scenario: A patient presented in the office complaining of diarrhea preceded by intestinal cramping, which lasted a couple of weeks. The patient is 60 years old and has no history of cancer in the family. She also didn’t feel nauseous at all. The physician took a stool sample to test for both...

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