Pathology and Laboratory/Microbiology (December 2001)

December 2001 page 6a Coding Consultation Microbiology, Pathology and Laboratory, 87400 (Q&A) Question How should a rapid in vitro assay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral antigens be reported? AMA Comment The appropriate method of reporting a rapid in vitro assay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral antigens is with code 87400 , Infectious agent antigen detection by enzyme immunoassay technique, qualitative or semiquantitative, multiple step method; Influenza, A or B, each. If testing was performed separately for influenza A and B, then code 87400 should be...

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This article reviews a microbiology coding question from CPT® Assistant about how to report rapid in vitro testing for influenza A and B antigen detection. It is relevant to coders, billers, laboratory staff, and compliance teams who work with pathology and laboratory services and need to understand the article’s coding discussion and CPT context.

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