MAY 25, 2017
Testing Order Requirement
Question: To bill for CPT code 76514 Corneal pachymetry, do we need to have a documented order in the medical record?
Answer: Yes. The code requires an order for any test delegated to ancillary staff. Otherwise you cannot bill the payer and they may request payment recoupment in an audit.
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