AMA CPT® Assistant - 2015 Issue 11 (November)

Pathology and Laboratory: Microbiology (Q&A) (November 2015)

November 2015 page 11 Pathology and Laboratory: Microbiology Question: Is CPT code 87902 the correct code to report testing for hepatitis C NS3 gene Q80K polymorphism to determine simeprevir resistance? Answer: Yes, it is appropriate to report code 87902, Infectious agent genotype analysis by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Hepatitis C virus, for testing for NS3 gene Q80K polymorphism to determine resistance to simeprevir, an antiviral used in the treatment of hepatitis C.♦ Pathology and Laboratory: Microbiology (Q&A) (November 2015). CPT® Assistant. 2015; November 2015 page 11 ...

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