CPT® Code 84439 - Chemistry Procedures - Codify by AAPC (2024)

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There is a CCI Edit between 84439 and 84436. These codes cannot be billed together. And no Modifier will override the edit. Only bill Code 84439. Hope this helps....[ Read More ]

We have had a denial stating that [B]84336[/B] and [B]84339 [/B]cannot be billed together, even with an appropriate modifier. We use Trucode, and we are getting a NCCI edit stating the same. The den...[ Read More ]

I work in a Diagnostic Lab, we get an overwhelming amount of orders for diagnostic tests with diagnosis codes that do not support the medical need for testing. Therefore we are seeing a dramatic loss ...[ Read More ]

HelloI have started working for a hospital OP lab.They code 8004880053827288303684439844438603886140867068670787004870778708887350But they don't code8006181001820438257085025...[ Read More ]

HelloI have started working for a hospital OP lab.They code 8004880053827288303684439844438603886140867068670787004870778708887350But they don't code8006181001820438257085025...[ Read More ]

When we do thyroid testing, often times the provider orders CPT codes 84443, 84439, 84479, and 84436. Is it appropriate to bill all four codes or is there one code I could bill that is a thyroid pane...[ Read More ]

Should we not be able to bill 84439 and 84443 together?I am getting a denial stating that same/similar services has already been adjudicated. :confused:...[ Read More ]

[b]Medicare Fee Schedule...[/b]36415This code may be used for routine venipuncture process. Some payers cover a separate blood collection fee, and some don't, so you'll need to check with individu...[ Read More ]

[b]v58.69[/b]Patient is on chemo and had 84439 & 84443 labs drawn as part of the chemotherapy treatment protocol (Free Thryoxin and TSH) for ipilimumab. Is V58.69 the correct code to justify the lab...[ Read More ]

In the past I have seen where our facility has charged two codes (84439 and 84436) on the same date for the same patient. This always raises a NCCI edit. According to CMS a modifier is not allowed. Ok...[ Read More ]

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