Latest Code Updates for Testing
CPT
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- 87635 - Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), amplified probe technique.
Earlier this month the American Medical Association announced the approval of a new CPT code to describe lab testing for COVID-19. This code is effective immediately and will help to efficiently report and track testing services related to COVID-19 and will streamline the reporting and reimbursement for this test in the United States.
See below to access the corresponding CPT Assistant Guide provided by the AMA:
Reporting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Laboratory Testing
HCPCS
Earlier in 2020, these HCPCS codes and the following ICD-10 diagnosis code were also created for coding & billing the tests associated with COVID-19.
You will need to follow your payer guidelines on what testing code to use.
ICD-10 - CM
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