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83518
All my dipstick codes 83518 are being denied. I there another code that has replaced this code?
Dip stick
What kind of dip stick test? Urine? Are you billing it with anything else?
83518
All I know is it is code 83518 urine test. How will I know the difference? And yes I am always billing with the e/m codes.
dipstick
For a urine dipstick the codes you should be using if you are billing for a UA dip
are 81000-81003
83518
I will certainly try codes 81000-81003 thank you so much, I am embarrased, but it was getting confusing to me.
dipstick
No problem. LOL
83518
I have no problem getting 81002 to pay. However, Aetna requires a 25 modifier on the office visit if billed together.
83518
Thank You rphelps, will add the modifier.