Can I bill for the fingerstick or venipuncture for collecting the prothrombin time blood sample?
Medicare does not recognize or pay separately for capillary (e.g., finger, heel) blood specimen collection (CPT code 36416). Private plans and Medicaid programs may, so you should check with the individual plan or program for guidance. Medicare and most other payers cover and reimburse medically necessary collection of blood by venipuncture (CPT code 36415).
