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AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 7 (July)
Pathology & Laboratory, 86586 (Q&A) (July 1998)
July 1998 page 11c
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Pathology & Laboratory, 86586 (Q&A)
Question
What is the code for reporting a skin test for mumps antigen?
AMA Comment
The appropriate code for reporting a skin test for mumps antigen is 86586, Skin test; unlisted antigen, each.
Pathology & Laboratory, 86586 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; July 1998 page 11c
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