Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for virus isolation procedures. CPT Code 87250 CPT 87250 describes the observation and dissection of virus isolation and inoculation of embryonated eggs or small animals. CPT Code 87252 CPT 87252 describes the process of virus isolation, tissue culture inoculation, observation, and presumptive identification by cytopathic effect. CPT…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for antimicrobial susceptibility studies. CPT Code 87181 CPT 87181 describes susceptibility studies using the agar dilution method for an antimicrobial agent, such as an antibiotic gradient strip. CPT Code 87184 CPT 87184 describes susceptibility studies using the disk method per plate for 12 or fewer antimicrobial agents….
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for phenotype and genotype-infectious agents. CPT Code 87900 CPT 87900 describes the use of regularly updated genotypic bioinformatics to predict the drug susceptibility phenotype of an infectious agent. CPT Code 87901 CPT 87901 describes infectious agent genotype analysis by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) of HIV-1, reverse…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for examination, homogenization, and concentration procedures. CPT Code 87164 CPT 87164 describes the dark-field examination of any source, including specimen collection, such as penile, vaginal, oral, and skin. CPT Code 87166 CPT 87166 describes the dark-field examination of any source (e.g., penile, vaginal, oral, skin) without collection….
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for presumptive drug class screening procedures. CPT Code 80305 CPT 80305 describes a drug test that utilizes any number of devices or procedures capable of being read by direct optical observation only, such as immunoassay dipsticks, cups, cards, or cartridges. CPT Code 80306 CPT 80306 describes the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for microbiology culture and typing procedures. CPT Code 87040 CPT 87040 describes a culture of aerobic bacteria from a blood sample, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates, including anaerobic culture if appropriate. CPT Code 87045 CPT 87045 describes the culture of aerobic bacteria in a stool…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for inoculation and concentration procedures. CPT Code 87003 CPT 87003 describes animal inoculation, including observation and dissection of small animals. CPT Code 87015 CPT 87015 describes concentration (any type) for infectious agents.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for tissue examination and culture procedures. CPT Code 87220 CPT 87220 describes tissue examination by KOH slide of skin, hair, or nail samples for fungi, ectoparasite ova, or mites, such as scabies. CPT Code 87230 CPT 87230 describes a toxin or antitoxin assay, tissue culture (e.g., Clostridium…
CPT code 87491 describes a laboratory test for detecting Chlamydia Trachomatis using the amplified nucleic acid probe technique. The specimen is collected from the urogenital tract, amplified, and then assessed for the presence of the bacteria using a nucleic acid probe. What Is CPT Code 87491? CPT code 87491 describes a laboratory test for detecting…
CPT code 87880 is a diagnostic test for the presence of Streptococcus A antigens in a patient’s specimen using an immunoassay method and visual observation by an analyst. What Is CPT Code 87880? The CPT code 87880 refers to testing a patient’s specimen for the presence of Streptococcus A antigens using an immunoassay method that…
