How To Use CPT Code 95027

CPT 95027 describes the procedure for intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 95027?

CPT 95027 can be used to describe the procedure of intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens. These tests are performed to determine if a patient has an immediate allergic reaction to specific substances. The provider introduces sequential and incremental dilutions of the allergenic extracts into the skin through intracutaneous injections. The results are then interpreted and reported, specifying the number of tests performed.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 95027 is: ‘Intracutaneous (intradermal) tests, sequential and incremental, with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens, immediate type reaction, including test interpretation and report, specify number of tests.’

3. Procedure

1. The provider administers intracutaneous injections of sequential and incremental dilutions of allergenic extracts into the skin.
2. The provider visually checks the area for any visible allergic reaction immediately after the injections.
3. The results of the tests are interpreted and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 95027 is used for patients who require intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. These tests are performed to identify specific substances that may cause an allergic response in the patient. The provider must interpret the results and write a report specifying the number of tests performed.

5. When to use CPT code 95027

CPT code 95027 should be used when a provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. This code is appropriate when the provider administers sequential and incremental dilutions of the allergenic extracts and interprets the results, specifying the number of tests performed.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 95027, the provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s symptoms or suspected allergies
• Specific allergenic extracts used for the tests
• Date and time of the tests
• Results of the tests and any visible allergic reactions
• Interpretation of the results
• Report specifying the number of tests performed

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 95027, ensure that the provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. The provider must interpret the results and write a report specifying the number of tests performed. There are no specific guidelines regarding reporting CPT 95027 with other codes.

8. Historical information

CPT 95027 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been several historical changes to the code, including updates to the description and the addition of test interpretation and report by a physician.

9. Examples

1. A patient with suspected allergies undergoes intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. The provider administers the tests and interprets the results, specifying the number of tests performed.
2. A provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens on a patient with a history of allergic reactions. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.
3. A patient presents with symptoms of an allergic reaction, and the provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to identify the specific allergen causing the reaction. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.
4. A provider administers intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to a patient with suspected allergies. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.
5. A patient undergoes intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. The provider interprets the results and writes a report, specifying the number of tests performed.
6. A provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens on a patient with a history of allergic reactions. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.
7. A patient presents with symptoms of an allergic reaction, and the provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to identify the specific allergen causing the reaction. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.
8. A provider administers intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to a patient with suspected allergies. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.
9. A patient undergoes intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens to determine immediate type reactions. The provider interprets the results and writes a report, specifying the number of tests performed.
10. A provider performs intracutaneous tests with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens on a patient with a history of allergic reactions. The results are interpreted, and a report is written, specifying the number of tests performed.