CPT^® 87651, Under Infectious Agent Antigen Detection

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 87651 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Infectious Agent Antigen Detection.

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Summary

The lab analyst performs a test for the bacteria Streptococcus, group A, using amplified nucleic acid probe technique. Strep A commonly causes acute pharyngitis, or strep throat.

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Microbiology coding

We are having denials for CPT 87150, 87798, 87500, 87640, 87653, 87641, and 87651. The subsequent lines are being denied as bundled. Should we use modifier 59 or 91. Each line is for a different organ... [ Read More ]

CPT Codes 87880 and 87651

Good afternoon :) I was wondering if anyone has had success in billing CPT codes 87880 (Rapid strep test) and 87651 (Strep group A, amplified probe technique) together and getting paid? We would do t... [ Read More ]

Reimbursement for 87502 & 87651 - losing $$ on Aetna & UHC

Anyone using the LIAT in-house testing for Flu A/B & Strep? If so, are you using these CPT codes? BCBS allowables are fair, Aetna/UHC are right at cost. Suggestions or recommendations?... [ Read More ]

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