Question 1

If all of the panel tests have been performed and an additional test was performed on the same date of service, how would the coder accurately code this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   all tests would be coded for individually, including the tests identified in the panel code
B)   only the panel tests would be coded
C)   one panel code would be assigned and one code for the additional test would be assigned
D)   only the additional test would be codedE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Evocative/Suppression Testing codes are described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   panels
B)   lipids
C)   groups
D)   intervalsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

When an additional test is performed without the written order of a physician to add further clinical value to the results of the first test, how may the coder report this service?

Accepted Answer

A)   each test may be billed separately
B)   the tests are billed as one unit of service
C)   only the first test is billed
D)   only the second test is billedE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 18: Pathology Laboratory

Evocative/Suppression Testing codes are described as:

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When an additional test is performed without the written order of a physician to add further clinical value to the results of the first test, how may the coder report this service?

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If all of the panel tests have been performed and an additional test was performed on the same date of service, how would the coder accurately code this scenario?

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Exam 18: Pathology Laboratory

Evocative/Suppression Testing codes are described as:

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When an additional test is performed without the written order of a physician to add further clinical value to the results of the first test, how may the coder report this service?

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If all of the panel tests have been performed and an additional test was performed on the same date of service, how would the coder accurately code this scenario?

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