Anatomic Pathology (June 2003)

June 2003 page 11-end Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers Anatomic Pathology, 87802-87804 (Q&A) Question Which lab code should I report for a rapid test to detect antigen(s) for influenza by immunoassay method? AMA Comment The appropriate code to report is code 87804 , Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation; Influenza . Three new microbiology codes, 87802 - 87804 , were added to CPT in 2002 to describe visually-read immunoassays for specific infectious disease antigen(s) using the direct optical observation methodology. For code 87804 , a respiratory sample (eg, throat swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate, sputum) is obtained to...

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Article Overview

This June 2003 article from CPT Assistant focuses on anatomic pathology and microbiology coding guidance presented as a question-and-answer discussion. It is relevant to laboratory coders, pathology practices, and compliance staff who work with CPT code selection for rapid antigen testing and related infectious disease services. The article discusses the topic at a high level, including the CPT code family involved and the kind of specimen/testing context addressed, without serving as a full coding reference.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand the scope of the CPT guidance discussed in a laboratory testing scenario and determine whether the full article is relevant to rapid infectious disease antigen detection reporting.

Article Sections

  1. June 2003 page 11-end

    This section contains a coding consultation in Q&A format for anatomic pathology and microbiology topics. It centers on CPT reporting for rapid laboratory antigen testing and the related specimen/testing context.

What You Will Learn

  • The general CPT topic addressed by the article
  • How the article frames rapid antigen testing in a laboratory coding Q&A
  • Which kind of laboratory service context the guidance concerns
  • The time period and publication context of the guidance

Who Should Read This

  • Laboratory coders
  • Pathology billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Medical coding educators
  • Anatomic pathology practices

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Code Ranges Discussed


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