2022 CPT updates for pathology consults
The following are 2022 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding updates for pathology consultations. When talking with your billers, make sure they have added these new codes in their systems and your fee schedules. CPT 80500 and 80502 will be deleted in...
2022 Covid-19 coding updates and revisions
The following updates for Covid-19-related codes went into effect Oct. 1, 2021: NEW: U09.9 – Post COVID-19 conditions, unspecified This code is not to be used in cases that are still presenting with active COVID-19. However, an exception is made in cases if...
UHC Medicare Advantage claims to require DEX Z-code beginning Oct. 1
By: AJ Lech, Client Administrator, Lighthouse Lab Services The UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage product will now require a DEX Z-code, effective 10/1/21. Similar to Medicare, the Z-code will be submitted in the Loop 2400. UHC will not require any separate...
Cigna to continue paying professional component of clinical pathology
After previously stating its intent to stop paying the professional component of clinical pathology (PC/CP), Cigna has reversed course and will continue paying for these services after receiving significant pushback from the College of American Pathologists and others...
Lighthouse Acquires MJB Lab Consulting, Expanding Medical Leadership Services