Pathology and Laboratory Microbiology (June 2001)

June 2001 page 11 Coding Consultation Microbiology, Pathology and Laboratory, 87400, 87899 (Q&A) Question The 2001 CPT code book includes additional codes that may be appropriate alternatives for an influenza enzyme immunoassay. CPT code 87400 is described as a "multiple step EIA for Influenza A or B, each." We perform the Biota Flu OIA assay in our office, which is an optical immunoassay read with direct optical observation. May we report code 87400 for this immunoassay? Are there other codes that would be appropriate to report? AMA Comment Tests that detect influenza A & B via immunoassay...

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This article is a short CPT coding consultation from AMA CPT Assistant that discusses laboratory microbiology reporting for influenza testing performed by immunoassay methods. It is aimed at coders and laboratory billing staff who need to understand the general scope of the coding guidance and the types of CPT alternatives referenced in the discussion.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether an influenza immunoassay service aligns with the CPT coding topics addressed in the consultation and highlights that the article focuses on microbiology laboratory reporting choices within CPT.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    A question-and-answer discussion about laboratory microbiology coding for an office-performed influenza assay and related reporting considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a laboratory microbiology coding question involving influenza testing
  • What general CPT coding topics are discussed for immunoassay-based infectious agent detection
  • How the consultation addresses alternative reporting pathways in a microbiology lab context
  • What kind of coding guidance the AMA commentary provides in this short Q&A format

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Pathology practices
  • Microbiology laboratories
  • Compliance staff

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