CPT® 83912

Is CPT® 83912 is denied as non covered by Medicare and provider speciality is PATHOLOGY ca he render this service and there is modifier 26 in CPT® code can we remove and sent claim. please advice

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re: CPT® 83912

The code is inclusive with Hospital payment as of 01/01/12 as it is a interpretation service.

re: CPT® 83912

Code and bill CPT® 83912-26 once per day/patient regardless of the number of lab
results reviewed. A pathologist may render this service.
http://blog.supercoder.com/coding-updates/molecular-pathology-heed-this-advice-to-stay-clear-in-2012/
While the allowed charge amount will be $0.00 for the new Molecular Pathology Procedure test codes that carry the “B” indicator, Medicare requests that Medicare claims also reflect a charge for the non-payable service.
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/downloads/R2365CP.pdf