Archive for The Day of October 20th, 2007
Archive for the Day of October 20th, 2007
Welcome to the medical billing blog archive for the day of October 20th, 2007.
Here you will find links to every article added to the Outsource Management Group web site during October 20th, 2007.
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Medical Billing for TB Screenings Made Easy
TB is in the news more and more and if you aren’t already seeing an increase in TB screenings, it’s likely your practice could experience it in the future. If you have a medical billing claim involving a patient that is at an increased risk for tuberculosis (TB) infection or is already having symptoms, a TB screening can be performed. If your practice runs these tests, be aware that in many cases, you can get reimbursed for the test as a medical necessity. When processing the medical billing for a TB skin test (86580) or blood test (86480) due to pulmonary TB symptoms or known TB exposure or risk. The …
