Afternoon to all, I am new to the coding world and I’m currently coding for and Urgent Care with multiple facilities and Providers. Having an issue with one wanting to use Otalgia (ear pain) as medical necessity for 87880 Strep test. All my research and guidelines including the ones from the Medical Director state is tied to pain in throat or fever. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. The other coder here is also an apprentice. Thanks in advance, Debby