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Oct 9th, 2009 - SCIPOLLONI
Procedure code 85060 blood smear , peripheral
Medicare denied payment for a blood smear 85060 which was performed in the snf (pos code "31") of a hospital. I was told I cannot bill for this service in the snf. Does anyone know how to get paid for this procedure in the skilled nursing facility setting?
Oct 9th, 2009 - nmaguire 2,606
Blood smear
Payments for lab services for beneficiaries in a Part A stay in a SNF, other than a swing bed in a CAH are included in the SNF PPS rate.