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Mar 30th, 2010 - trichards75

Rapid strep test denial

Can someone please let me know if I am incorrectly billing for a rapid strep test.
Doc bills 87880 with a -QW modifier. Medicare recently started sending claims back stating doc is not authorized to bill for this CLIA waived test. Doctor has up to date CLIA number and all information is in order. I am at a loss as to why they are denying this service. Any ideas/help would be appreciated.

Mar 30th, 2010 - nmaguire   2,606 

error

http://www.ngsmedicare.com/content.aspx?docid=2128
Is diagnosis linking to procedure?

Apr 1st, 2010 -

Rapid strep test denial response

Yes

Apr 1st, 2010 -

Rapid strep test denial

This issue has justed started within the last month . We have always billed the same way for this waived test.

Apr 1st, 2010 - TNJ16 2 

Rapid strep denial

I have had that denial in the past. It seems my software vendor made some changes and my docs CLIA # was not being transmitted to Medicare.

Apr 7th, 2010 -

Rapid strep test denial

Thank you very much for your response. I'll look into this and let you guys know.



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