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CPT Codes For Tissue Examination And Culture Procedures
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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 difficile toxin).
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