Pathology and Laboratory: Immunology (March 2007)

March 2007 page 10b Coding Communication:Pathology and Laboratory: Immunology Question What is the appropriate CPT code for a rapid qualitative test for H. pylori antibodies (IgG) that is 510(k) cleared? The test is the immunochromographic method with urine sample. Steps include diluting/mixing specimen, transferring the sample to the device, and a reading by visual inspection after incubation for 20 minutes. AMA Comment It is appropriate to report code 86318, Immunoassay for infectious agent antibody, qualitative or semiquantitative, single step method (eg, reagent strip), for the test described. Pathology and Laboratory: Immunology (March 2007). CPT® Assistant. 2007; March 2007 page...

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Article Overview

This article is a brief CPT Assistant coding communication in pathology and laboratory immunology. It focuses on a single laboratory test scenario, the related coding question, and the AMA’s response. It is useful for coders, billers, and lab staff who need to understand the type of CPT guidance discussed in this issue and determine whether the article is relevant to a specific immunology testing question.

Why This Topic Matters

Laboratory coding often depends on distinguishing between closely related test methods and matching them to the appropriate CPT guidance. This article provides a targeted example from a specific March 2007 CPT Assistant communication, making it relevant for historical reference and for users researching immunology-related coding guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Communication: Pathology and Laboratory: Immunology

    A coding question from the pathology and laboratory immunology area is presented along with the editorial response. The discussion centers on a rapid qualitative laboratory test and the coding topic raised by that scenario.

What You Will Learn

  • The type of laboratory immunology coding issue addressed in this March 2007 communication.
  • How a CPT Assistant response is presented for a specific test scenario.
  • The scope of the article as a brief coding question-and-answer piece rather than a full technical review.
  • The coding set and specialty area involved in the discussion.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Pathology and laboratory professionals
  • Compliance and reimbursement staff
  • Coding educators and auditors

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