How To Use CPT Code 0330U

CPT 0330U describes a proprietary laboratory analysis (PLA) code for the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test from Bridge Diagnostics. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of CPT code 0330U.

1. What is CPT Code 0330U?

CPT 0330U is a proprietary laboratory analysis (PLA) code that specifically applies to the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test from Bridge Diagnostics. This test utilizes nucleic acid amplification technology (NAAT) to evaluate a vaginal swab specimen for the presence or absence of 27 vaginal pathogens, including bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp. (yeast), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 0330U is: ‘Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), vaginal pathogen panel, identification of 27 organisms, amplified probe technique, vaginal swab.’

3. Procedure

1. The lab analyst processes a vaginal swab specimen using an automated Panther system.
2. The system extracts and amplifies the nucleic acid targets of the pathogens present in the specimen using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
3. The system then detects and analyzes the target nucleic acid sequences to determine the presence or absence of 27 vaginal pathogens.
4. The findings are reported as either detected or not detected for each specific pathogen.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT code 0330U is appropriate for patients with vaginitis symptoms who require the detection of pathogenic infectious agents to determine the most suitable antimicrobial therapy. The test is designed to identify 27 vaginal pathogens, including bacteria, yeast, and Trichomonas vaginalis.

5. When to use CPT code 0330U

CPT code 0330U should be used when ordering the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test from Bridge Diagnostics. It is important to note that this code is specific to this proprietary test and should not be reported using any other CPT code.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT code 0330U, the following documentation is required:

• Order for the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test
• Date of service
• Results of the test indicating the presence or absence of the 27 vaginal pathogens

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT code 0330U, ensure that the test is performed by Bridge Diagnostics for the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test. Report one unit of this code for a single specimen analyzed on a single date of service. Do not report this test using any other CPT code.

8. Historical information

CPT code 0330U was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on July 1, 2022. As a relatively new code, there have been no updates or changes since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A patient presents with symptoms of vaginitis, and the healthcare provider orders the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test to identify the specific pathogen causing the infection.
2. A patient with recurrent yeast infections undergoes the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test to determine if Candida spp. is present and guide appropriate treatment.
3. A pregnant patient with suspected bacterial vaginosis undergoes the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test to identify the causative bacteria and inform treatment decisions.
4. A patient with persistent vaginal discharge undergoes the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test to rule out the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis.
5. A healthcare provider orders the Bridge Women’s Health Infectious Disease Detection Test for a patient with unexplained vaginal symptoms to comprehensively evaluate the presence of any of the 27 vaginal pathogens.