tci Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 37

PHYSICIAN NOTES: Go After Separate Payment For Screening Tests

Find out how to claim extra reimbursement for fasting glucose testsDid you know: If your physician is already performing the Welcome to Medicare exam on a patient who just turned 65, then you can also bill for diabetes and cardiovascular screening tests.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a bunch of educational materials to help you bill for screening tests, according to an Oct. 3. Medlearn Matters article. If your patients have at least one risk factor and two required characteristics, you can bill for fasting blood glucose and post-glucose challenge tests at the same time...

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