AMA releases two COVID-19 and flu combo codes

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Article Overview

This article explains recent AMA/CPT updates related to respiratory virus testing. It focuses on the release of new category I CPT laboratory codes for multi-virus assays and a companion revision to a CPT code range used for antigen testing. The piece is relevant to laboratory coders, compliance staff, and other healthcare professionals who track CPT changes and reporting updates.

Why This Topic Matters

These updates affect how current respiratory testing services are represented in CPT and may influence laboratory documentation review, charge capture, and code set awareness for COVID-19, influenza, and related testing workflows.

Article Sections

  1. New CPT codes for multi-virus respiratory testing

    This section introduces the newly released AMA CPT laboratory codes and places them in the context of respiratory virus testing updates. It also notes their immediate availability for reporting.

  2. AMA statement on concurrent detection and testing resources

    This section summarizes the AMA’s commentary on broader respiratory testing trends and the operational context for simultaneous virus detection. It provides organizational perspective rather than coding detail.

  3. CPT Editorial Panel revision to antigen test language

    This section describes a separate CPT descriptor update affecting a code range associated with antigen testing terminology. It explains that the revision addresses reporting clarity for machine-read versus visually interpreted tests.

What You Will Learn

  • Which areas of CPT were updated in connection with respiratory virus testing
  • How AMA announcements can affect coding awareness for laboratory assays
  • What type of CPT descriptor language was revised for antigen testing codes
  • Why respiratory testing updates are important for coding and compliance teams

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Health information management teams
  • Clinical laboratory administrators

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CPT: 87301 TO 87430

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