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Account for Multiple Respiratory Virus Tests

Published on Fri May 08, 2020

Question: Our lab often gets orders for both SARS-CoV-2 testing and testing for Influenza A and B plus RSV for patients with non-specific respiratory symptoms. We perform all the tests using amplified probe technique. How should we code this? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: Because you use amplified probe technique, you can bill the SARS-CoV-2 test using 87635 (Infectious agent detection by [...]
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