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Focus RSV Coding With These Tips

Published on Fri Sep 13, 2024

Question: The physician orders an RSV test for a 2-year-old patient presenting with shortness of breath and a cough. The lab performs an antigen detection test with positive findings. What are the correct procedure and diagnosis codes? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: A laboratory might perform an antigen detection test for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) using several different methods. You’ll need to know how [...]
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