Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy / Medicare's words on allergy testing

Why This Topic Matters

The page helps readers understand Medicare’s published framework for reporting allergy testing and immunotherapy services and the surrounding claim-processing rules. It is relevant for avoiding misbilling, aligning claims with CMS manual guidance, and locating the Medicare policy context for these services.

Article Sections

1. 200 - Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy

   Introduces the CMS manual section and its effective-date context for allergy testing and immunotherapy policy.

2. A. Allergy Testing

   Covers Medicare’s general payment framework for allergy testing services and claim reporting concepts.

3. B. Allergy Immunotherapy

   Discusses Medicare policy for allergen immunotherapy services, including antigen preparation, injection services, unit reporting, and related billing treatment.

4. C. Allergy Shots and Visit Services on the Same Day

   Addresses Medicare guidance for reporting allergy injection services with same-day visit services and the applicable claim-processing framework.

5. D. Reasonable Supply of Antigens

   Points to related CMS coverage guidance on antigen supply considerations in the Medicare manual system.