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:

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