Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for tissue examination and culture procedures.
CPT 87220 describes tissue examination by KOH slide of skin, hair, or nail samples for fungi, ectoparasite ova, or mites, such as scabies.
CPT 87230 describes a toxin or antitoxin assay, tissue culture (e.g., Clostridium difficile toxin).
CPT 0589T describes the process in which a healthcare professional conducts an electronic analysis of up to three parameters of an integrated neurostimulator electrode array and receiver that has been previously implanted for the posterior tibial nerve, makes simple programming changes, and ensures that it is functioning properly, which is used to treat acute or…
CPT 85549 describes the analysis conducted by a laboratory analyst on the plasma of a patient to assess the quantity of muramidase, which is also known as lysozyme. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 85549 as: “Muramidase”. Billing Guidelines Perform CPT 86384, which is the Nitroblue tetrazolium dye test. Clinical Information The procedure…
CPT 86602 describes the process in which a laboratory analyst conducts an immunoassay to assess the presence of antibodies to actinomyces in a patient’s blood. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 86602 as: “Antibody; actinomyces”. Billing Guidelines CPT codes 86602-86804 are utilized for qualitative or semiquantitative immunoassays that use multiple-step methods to detect…
CPT 15793 describes a procedure known as chemical peel or chemexfoliation, which involves the controlled application of chemical agents such as alpha-hydroxy acid, retinoic acid, or phenol to remove superficial scars, sun damage, or acne by partially or completely removing the epidermis, and may or may not involve the dermis depending on the duration and…
CPT 0332U describes a unique lab test, EpiSwitch® CiRT, which is a Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) code that can only be reported for Next Bio-Research Services LLC and Oxford BioDynamics PLC, and uses a whole blood specimen from a cancer patient to identify and quantify eight biomarkers of non-gene (epigenetic) factors that could impact patient…
CPT 21011 describes the surgical procedure in which a physician removes a tumor that is less than 2 cm in size from the patient’s face or scalp, which is located directly under the skin during a soft tissue tumor excision. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 21011 as: “Excision, tumor, soft tissue of…
