Notice of Medical Necessity for Enteric Viral and Bacterial Panel
Please be aware that, as of December 13th, 2022, Medicare coverage considers the Enteric Viral and Bacterial Panel (Test Codes 8336 & 8337) medically necessary only if one of the following diagnoses applies. Repeat testing performed within seven (7) days of the last test is not covered and will be denied.
Please see below for the diagnosis code information:

Code | Name |
---|---|
R19.7 | Diarrhea, unspecified |
K56.0 | Paralytic Ileus |
R10.84 | Generalized Abdominal Pain |
R11.2 | Nausea with vomiting, unspecified |