The MO HealthNet Division (MHD) claims processing system can only process claims for laboratory panels if all of the procedure codes and units that are included in the panel are completed and submitted on the electronic claim.
For example, the laboratory panel for procedure 80426 includes four units of 83001 and four units of 83002. The provider must complete four units of 83001 and four units of 83002 in order to bill for 80426. This claim can be submitted electronically.
If a provider only completes one unit of 83001 and one unit of 83002 they cannot bill 80426. The claim for one unit of 83001 and one unit of 83002 must be submitted via paper claim to:
Department of Social Services
Attn: Lab/Transplant Unit
PO Box 6500
Jefferson City MO 65102