Reporting Pathology and Laboratory Codes (87494, 87627, 87812)

June 2026 page 24 Reporting Pathology and Laboratory Codes ( 87494 , 87627 , 87812 ) For the CPT 2026 code set, three new pathology and laboratory codes ( 87494 , 87627 , 87812 ) were established in the Microbiology subsection to report multiplex amplified probe laboratory panel testing for sexually transmitted pathogens ( 87494 ); infectious agent detection of joint space pathogens and drug-resistant genes ( 87627 ); and multiplex viral pathogen panel testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) and influenza virus types A and B ( 87812 ). This article provides an overview of the...

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Article Overview

This article covers 2026 CPT pathology and laboratory updates in the microbiology subsection. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and laboratory compliance teams who need to understand the scope of newly established multiplex testing codes, the general testing categories they address, and the related reporting limitations discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

Laboratory code updates can affect claim reporting, compliance reviews, and internal test-mapping workflows. This article helps readers identify which new microbiology topics are addressed in the 2026 CPT code set and what kinds of accompanying guidance are included.

Article Sections

  1. June 2026 page 24

    Publication metadata and article placement information.

  2. Reporting Pathology and Laboratory Codes (87494, 87627, 87812)

    An overview of the 2026 microbiology code updates and the scope of the article.

  3. Pathology and Laboratory

    A high-level listing of the relevant pathology and laboratory coding area.

  4. Microbiology

    The microbiology subsection entries discussed in connection with the new reporting topics.

  5. Clinical Example (87812) / Description of Procedure (87812)

    A clinical vignette and related procedure summary illustrating one of the new laboratory testing topics.

  6. Clinical Example (87494) / Description of Procedure (87494)

    A clinical vignette and related procedure summary illustrating another laboratory testing topic addressed in the article.

  7. Clinical Example (87627) / Description of Procedure (87627)

    A clinical vignette and related procedure summary illustrating the third laboratory testing topic addressed in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • Which laboratory reporting topics are newly addressed in the 2026 CPT microbiology subsection
  • What categories of multiplex pathogen testing are discussed
  • How the article frames associated reporting guidance and limitations
  • What types of clinical scenarios are used to illustrate the new laboratory codes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Pathology and laboratory personnel
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed


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