Pathology/Lab Coding Alert

CPT® 2022:

Here’s Why Adding ‘Each Antibody’ Is a Welcome Change

Master immunology code additions. With 15 new codes for immunology tests in CPT® 2022, you have some preparation to do. If you miss the update, you might find yourself abusing less-specific codes such as 86255 (Fluorescent noninfectious agent antibody; screen, each antibody) or 83516 (Immunoassay for analyte other than infectious agent antibody or infectious agent antigen; qualitative or semiquantitative, multiple [...]
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