The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 81002 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Urinalysis Procedures. Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

CPT code 81002 represents a urinalysis procedure that is performed using a dip stick or tablet reagent to assess the presence of multiple chemical constituents in a urine sample. This code is specifically for non-automated testing, meaning that the analysis is conducted manually by a …

Jan 23, 2015 · My billing staff have been routinely writing off denied UAs (81002). The majority of the time the code is billed with an E&M code. Should we be adding a modifier to keep the 81002 from being bundled?

Apr 11, 2012 · If you look at the current CLIA List of Waived Tests, you will see 81002 listed on the first page. Keep searching and you also will find entries for 81003-QW (download the list from www.cms.gov/CLIA/10_Categorization_of_Tests.asp).

CPT 81002 is used for a non-automated, without microscopy, dipstick or reagent tablet urinalysis. This is a simpler test that checks for the same substances as 81000 but does not include a microscopic examination.

The CPT codes commonly used for reporting urinalysis procedures include 81000, 81001, 81002, and 81003.

Mar 25, 2021 · When a urinalysis code (81002 or 81003) is submitted with any E&M Service, on the same day, for the same member, by the same provider (same or different claims), only the E&M Service will be eligible for reimbursement.

Dec 21, 2017 · Based on ACOG coding guidelines, United Healthcare considers CPT codes 81000 and 81002 as included in the global antepartum or global obstetrical (OB) service when submitted with an OB diagnosis code in an office setting.

Oct 8, 2015 · One of these policies bundles CPT code 81002 and CPT code 81003 (Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent) when reported with an Evaluation and Management service (e.g., CPT codes 99201-99205, 99211-99215 and 99381-99397).

3 days ago · 81002 - CPT® Code in category: Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent for bilirubin, glucose, hem... CPT Code information is available to subscribers and includes the CPT code number, short description, long description, guidelines and more.