Is Allergy Testing Covered By Medicare?

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   Samuel Smith

   Enrolled Agent-licensed to practice before the IRS, Samuel N Smith, EA, South Carolina

   Allergy testing that may be covered include:
   1. complete blood testing
   2. chest Xray when respiratory symptoms are present
   3. skin testing
   4. total gamma globulins
   5. sputum exams
   6. Paranasal sinus xray
   7. challenge ingestion food testing
   8. Radioallergosorbent Test
   
   Do you prefer the short answer. Your doctor has your medicare policy information. Have his nurse call the company and ask if the procedure is covered

   Answered on November 24, 2013

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   Ted Ratliff

   Owner, SFS Associates,

   As long as it is medically necessary to diagnose and treat a condition then the answer is yes, Medicare will pay. The key to any Medicare claim is medical necessity. Elective or alternative therapies are generally not covered in most situations. When in doubt have the doctor request pre-authorization..

   Answered on June 1, 2016

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