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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 1 2:35pm | Replies (18)
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Hello Sue-
I like the idea of sending in three sputum cultures "three sputum samples taken on 3 consecutive mornings and stored in the refrigerator, then brought to the lab".
Questions: How does insurance and or medicare handle this type of submission?
Do you know what lab your sputum cultures go to?
Have an enjoyable weekend.
Barbara

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 22 8:54pm

Hi Barbara, It is my understanding that due to the chance it is an "infectious disease" (TB) our clinic send AFB Positive tests to our State Department of Health lab. If mycobacteria are identified there, they were sent to NJH. With recent changes, I think I heard they are sent to a different lab for sensitivity culture. Since this is the best practice protocol, there has been no issue with payment by Medicare and my BCBS supplement.
Have you had issues with payment for cultures?

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