Cell-mediated immunity test for tuberculosis using gamma interferon

Description

This laboratory test evaluates the immune response to tuberculosis by measuring gamma interferon levels in response to specific TB antigens. It is used to assess cell-mediated immunity, which is crucial for diagnosing latent or active tuberculosis infections.

Medicare Hospital Outpatient Reimbursement (OPPS)

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Patient Copayment / Coinsurance

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HCPCS/CPT 90Reference laboratory services performed by an outside laboratory(14.75%)

HCPCS/CPT GWService unrelated to hospice patient's terminal condition(10.49%)

HCPCS/CPT GZItem or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary(2.13%)

HCPCS/CPT GVAttending physician not employed by hospice provider(1.8%)

HCPCS/CPT GAWaiver of liability statement issued per payer policy(1.64%)

HCPCS/CPT GYItem or service excluded from Medicare benefits(1.64%)

HCPCS/CPT 91Repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test performed on the same day(1.48%)

HCPCS/CPT 26Professional component of diagnostic services(1.48%)

HCPCS/CPT 59Distinct procedural service for non-E/M services(0.98%)

HCPCS/CPT X5Services rendered only as ordered by another clinician(0.33%)

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Federal and State Datasets

List of CPT/HCPCS Codes, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
I/OCE Quarterly Release Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
OPPS Addendum B, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
ASC Payment Addenda, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)