[Histonet] CPT questions

[Tapper, Sheila]

1.	Does anyone use the 22 modifier when billing for the Hercept
test?  It was recommended that we do this - but our billing person is
entirely opposed.  
 
2.	When billing an 88342 - do you bill different amounts based on
the actual  cost of the test, or do you bill one amount for the CPT
code?
 
Your input is greatly appreciated.
 
Sheila Tapper HT(ASCP)
St. Luke's Hospital
Duluth, MN
stapper <@t> slhduluth.com
 
 


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