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momja

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Thanks everyone for your support. I wrote down all the med codes and will have them in hand when I meet with the Ped on Thursday. I really want them to run the full panel using Ambry. It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone (thanks to all of you).

The Ped office called back after inquires about doing genetic testing and she agreed that we should go ahead and do that and not wait for a sweat test (wish she would have told me this 2 weeks ago), anyway that is progress. I didn't get to actually talk with the Ped, a nurse called me back and everything I asked her she'd say "Hang on", and I could hear her relying the questions to the doctor. She finally said "The doctor put an order in for the test at children's". I asked if it was for the full genetic panel and she said "Ya, for a genetic test". So I didn't get very far with that. I then called children's and asked who does their genetic testing, they said some of it they keep in house and some they route out and that it all depended on the tests the doctor wants ran......

So Thursday I'm going to the doctor for a weight check and I'm going to talk with her about the medical codes and tell her everything that I want tested. I don't just want to show up at children's when she already has a request in there for whatever test....Ugh. My DH thinks I'm insane and that there's no way our son has this but I know something is off, so if it's not CF it's something else...I can't wait until this month is over.

<b>Okok</b>-we have no results from a sweat test because both times not enough sweat was collected. Good news is we will soon have the genetic testing done.

So as of now, I'm not taking DS in for another sweat test, we are going right for the genetic testing.
Am I missing something?
Thanks
 

momja

New member
Thanks everyone for your support. I wrote down all the med codes and will have them in hand when I meet with the Ped on Thursday. I really want them to run the full panel using Ambry. It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone (thanks to all of you).

The Ped office called back after inquires about doing genetic testing and she agreed that we should go ahead and do that and not wait for a sweat test (wish she would have told me this 2 weeks ago), anyway that is progress. I didn't get to actually talk with the Ped, a nurse called me back and everything I asked her she'd say "Hang on", and I could hear her relying the questions to the doctor. She finally said "The doctor put an order in for the test at children's". I asked if it was for the full genetic panel and she said "Ya, for a genetic test". So I didn't get very far with that. I then called children's and asked who does their genetic testing, they said some of it they keep in house and some they route out and that it all depended on the tests the doctor wants ran......

So Thursday I'm going to the doctor for a weight check and I'm going to talk with her about the medical codes and tell her everything that I want tested. I don't just want to show up at children's when she already has a request in there for whatever test....Ugh. My DH thinks I'm insane and that there's no way our son has this but I know something is off, so if it's not CF it's something else...I can't wait until this month is over.

<b>Okok</b>-we have no results from a sweat test because both times not enough sweat was collected. Good news is we will soon have the genetic testing done.

So as of now, I'm not taking DS in for another sweat test, we are going right for the genetic testing.
Am I missing something?
Thanks
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

Am I missing something?</end quote></div>

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I'm surprised you are not missing your sanity at this point!

The codes that I referred to might not have the desired effect on the doc <i>in the sense that they are all for different kinds of labwork</i>. For example, 83898 is essentially a code for "amplification of DNA". This is not to suggest that you can't take them. However the codes WILL be useful to your insurance if you need pre-cert, etc. <b>If the correct extent of testing</b> is requested, the lab will know (and there are only a few of them - Ambry, Quest) what to do (i.e. what "codes" to perform)


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone</end quote></div>

I am sure that you do, which can be the most frustrating part of this all. Good luck with everything and I hope you get the cooperation you need!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

Am I missing something?</end quote></div>

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I'm surprised you are not missing your sanity at this point!

The codes that I referred to might not have the desired effect on the doc <i>in the sense that they are all for different kinds of labwork</i>. For example, 83898 is essentially a code for "amplification of DNA". This is not to suggest that you can't take them. However the codes WILL be useful to your insurance if you need pre-cert, etc. <b>If the correct extent of testing</b> is requested, the lab will know (and there are only a few of them - Ambry, Quest) what to do (i.e. what "codes" to perform)


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone</end quote></div>

I am sure that you do, which can be the most frustrating part of this all. Good luck with everything and I hope you get the cooperation you need!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

Am I missing something?</end quote></div>

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I'm surprised you are not missing your sanity at this point!

The codes that I referred to might not have the desired effect on the doc <i>in the sense that they are all for different kinds of labwork</i>. For example, 83898 is essentially a code for "amplification of DNA". This is not to suggest that you can't take them. However the codes WILL be useful to your insurance if you need pre-cert, etc. <b>If the correct extent of testing</b> is requested, the lab will know (and there are only a few of them - Ambry, Quest) what to do (i.e. what "codes" to perform)


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone</end quote></div>

I am sure that you do, which can be the most frustrating part of this all. Good luck with everything and I hope you get the cooperation you need!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

Am I missing something?</end quote></div>

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I'm surprised you are not missing your sanity at this point!

The codes that I referred to might not have the desired effect on the doc <i>in the sense that they are all for different kinds of labwork</i>. For example, 83898 is essentially a code for "amplification of DNA". This is not to suggest that you can't take them. However the codes WILL be useful to your insurance if you need pre-cert, etc. <b>If the correct extent of testing</b> is requested, the lab will know (and there are only a few of them - Ambry, Quest) what to do (i.e. what "codes" to perform)


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone</end quote></div>

I am sure that you do, which can be the most frustrating part of this all. Good luck with everything and I hope you get the cooperation you need!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

Am I missing something?</end quote>

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I'm surprised you are not missing your sanity at this point!

The codes that I referred to might not have the desired effect on the doc <i>in the sense that they are all for different kinds of labwork</i>. For example, 83898 is essentially a code for "amplification of DNA". This is not to suggest that you can't take them. However the codes WILL be useful to your insurance if you need pre-cert, etc. <b>If the correct extent of testing</b> is requested, the lab will know (and there are only a few of them - Ambry, Quest) what to do (i.e. what "codes" to perform)


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone</end quote>

I am sure that you do, which can be the most frustrating part of this all. Good luck with everything and I hope you get the cooperation you need!
 

ktsmom

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

Am I missing something?</end quote>

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I'm surprised you are not missing your sanity at this point!

The codes that I referred to might not have the desired effect on the doc <i>in the sense that they are all for different kinds of labwork</i>. For example, 83898 is essentially a code for "amplification of DNA". This is not to suggest that you can't take them. However the codes WILL be useful to your insurance if you need pre-cert, etc. <b>If the correct extent of testing</b> is requested, the lab will know (and there are only a few of them - Ambry, Quest) what to do (i.e. what "codes" to perform)


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>momja</b></i>

It seems that I have more information than the people I've been dealing with on the phone</end quote>

I am sure that you do, which can be the most frustrating part of this all. Good luck with everything and I hope you get the cooperation you need!
 

JazzysMom

New member
***This is a list of codes direct from the Ambry website. Maybe it will help:

The following CPT Codes for The Ambry Test reflects Ambry Genetics' interpretation of CPT coding requirements based on AMA guidelines:

Ambry Test®: 508 FIRSTtm* (CFTR)
83891, 83892, 83894, 83898, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF AMPLIFIEDtm** (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Del/Dup (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: TG Repeat
83891, 83894, 83898, 83904, 83909, 83912

*DeltaF508 detection only. If patient is not homozygous DeltaF508 for a diagnostic indication or a DeltaF508 heterozygote for a carrier screen, the sample is reflexed to CF AMPLIFIED. If del/dup testing is performed, the CF AMPLIFIED charges will apply and the 508 FIRST fee is waived. If the del/dup portion is not indicated, only the CF Full Gene Analysis charges will apply.
**Cystic Fibrosis Full Gene Sequence Analysis followed by the deletion/duplication test only if indicated.

CPT codes are provided only as a guide to assist you in billing. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
 

JazzysMom

New member
***This is a list of codes direct from the Ambry website. Maybe it will help:

The following CPT Codes for The Ambry Test reflects Ambry Genetics' interpretation of CPT coding requirements based on AMA guidelines:

Ambry Test®: 508 FIRSTtm* (CFTR)
83891, 83892, 83894, 83898, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF AMPLIFIEDtm** (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Del/Dup (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: TG Repeat
83891, 83894, 83898, 83904, 83909, 83912

*DeltaF508 detection only. If patient is not homozygous DeltaF508 for a diagnostic indication or a DeltaF508 heterozygote for a carrier screen, the sample is reflexed to CF AMPLIFIED. If del/dup testing is performed, the CF AMPLIFIED charges will apply and the 508 FIRST fee is waived. If the del/dup portion is not indicated, only the CF Full Gene Analysis charges will apply.
**Cystic Fibrosis Full Gene Sequence Analysis followed by the deletion/duplication test only if indicated.

CPT codes are provided only as a guide to assist you in billing. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
 

JazzysMom

New member
***This is a list of codes direct from the Ambry website. Maybe it will help:

The following CPT Codes for The Ambry Test reflects Ambry Genetics' interpretation of CPT coding requirements based on AMA guidelines:

Ambry Test®: 508 FIRSTtm* (CFTR)
83891, 83892, 83894, 83898, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF AMPLIFIEDtm** (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Del/Dup (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: TG Repeat
83891, 83894, 83898, 83904, 83909, 83912

*DeltaF508 detection only. If patient is not homozygous DeltaF508 for a diagnostic indication or a DeltaF508 heterozygote for a carrier screen, the sample is reflexed to CF AMPLIFIED. If del/dup testing is performed, the CF AMPLIFIED charges will apply and the 508 FIRST fee is waived. If the del/dup portion is not indicated, only the CF Full Gene Analysis charges will apply.
**Cystic Fibrosis Full Gene Sequence Analysis followed by the deletion/duplication test only if indicated.

CPT codes are provided only as a guide to assist you in billing. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
 

JazzysMom

New member
***This is a list of codes direct from the Ambry website. Maybe it will help:

The following CPT Codes for The Ambry Test reflects Ambry Genetics' interpretation of CPT coding requirements based on AMA guidelines:

Ambry Test®: 508 FIRSTtm* (CFTR)
83891, 83892, 83894, 83898, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF AMPLIFIEDtm** (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Del/Dup (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: TG Repeat
83891, 83894, 83898, 83904, 83909, 83912

*DeltaF508 detection only. If patient is not homozygous DeltaF508 for a diagnostic indication or a DeltaF508 heterozygote for a carrier screen, the sample is reflexed to CF AMPLIFIED. If del/dup testing is performed, the CF AMPLIFIED charges will apply and the 508 FIRST fee is waived. If the del/dup portion is not indicated, only the CF Full Gene Analysis charges will apply.
**Cystic Fibrosis Full Gene Sequence Analysis followed by the deletion/duplication test only if indicated.

CPT codes are provided only as a guide to assist you in billing. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
 

JazzysMom

New member
***This is a list of codes direct from the Ambry website. Maybe it will help:

The following CPT Codes for The Ambry Test reflects Ambry Genetics' interpretation of CPT coding requirements based on AMA guidelines:

Ambry Test®: 508 FIRSTtm* (CFTR)
83891, 83892, 83894, 83898, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF AMPLIFIEDtm** (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Del/Dup (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: TG Repeat
83891, 83894, 83898, 83904, 83909, 83912

*DeltaF508 detection only. If patient is not homozygous DeltaF508 for a diagnostic indication or a DeltaF508 heterozygote for a carrier screen, the sample is reflexed to CF AMPLIFIED. If del/dup testing is performed, the CF AMPLIFIED charges will apply and the 508 FIRST fee is waived. If the del/dup portion is not indicated, only the CF Full Gene Analysis charges will apply.
**Cystic Fibrosis Full Gene Sequence Analysis followed by the deletion/duplication test only if indicated.

CPT codes are provided only as a guide to assist you in billing. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
 

JazzysMom

New member
***This is a list of codes direct from the Ambry website. Maybe it will help:

The following CPT Codes for The Ambry Test reflects Ambry Genetics' interpretation of CPT coding requirements based on AMA guidelines:

Ambry Test®: 508 FIRSTtm* (CFTR)
83891, 83892, 83894, 83898, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF AMPLIFIEDtm** (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83898, 83903, 83904, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: CF Del/Dup (CFTR)
83891, 83894, 83900, 83901, 83909, 83912

Ambry Test: TG Repeat
83891, 83894, 83898, 83904, 83909, 83912

*DeltaF508 detection only. If patient is not homozygous DeltaF508 for a diagnostic indication or a DeltaF508 heterozygote for a carrier screen, the sample is reflexed to CF AMPLIFIED. If del/dup testing is performed, the CF AMPLIFIED charges will apply and the 508 FIRST fee is waived. If the del/dup portion is not indicated, only the CF Full Gene Analysis charges will apply.
**Cystic Fibrosis Full Gene Sequence Analysis followed by the deletion/duplication test only if indicated.

CPT codes are provided only as a guide to assist you in billing. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
 

ktsmom

New member
So then to correct my earlier post, our daughter had the <b><i>Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis</i></b>. For anyone still trying to follow all of this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

ktsmom

New member
So then to correct my earlier post, our daughter had the <b><i>Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis</i></b>. For anyone still trying to follow all of this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

ktsmom

New member
So then to correct my earlier post, our daughter had the <b><i>Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis</i></b>. For anyone still trying to follow all of this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

ktsmom

New member
So then to correct my earlier post, our daughter had the <b><i>Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis</i></b>. For anyone still trying to follow all of this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

ktsmom

New member
So then to correct my earlier post, our daughter had the <b><i>Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis</i></b>. For anyone still trying to follow all of this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

ktsmom

New member
So then to correct my earlier post, our daughter had the <b><i>Ambry Test: CF Full Gene Analysis</i></b>. For anyone still trying to follow all of this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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