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Mar 6th, 2012 - peds28490 5
CPT® 87999 - does it need a modifier?
I was told by our BD Veritor System rep that I can use CPT® 87999 in addition to CPT® 87804. She also said to use modifier - QW on 87999. I cannot find this modifier. Is this a valid modifier? Does anyone know if CPT® 87999 is reimbursable? Thanks!
Mar 6th, 2012 - rphelps 615 1
re: CPT® 87999 - does it need a modifier?
87804 is a CLIA waived test. It is a flu test. I can't imagine why you would add 87999. The QW stands for CLIA waived.
Sep 28th, 2012 - sstockto 1
re: CPT® 87999 - does it need a modifier?
I was told the same thing and now I am questioning if reinbursement actually will happen. I understood that the code helped justified the use of a reader to interpret the results....
