CPT^® 87807, Under Infectious Agent Antigen Detection

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 87807 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Infectious Agent Antigen Detection.

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The lab analyst performs the technical lab test to analyze for the presence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in a specimen by immunoassay using direct optical, meaning visual, observation.

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Age limit to bill RSV test 87807?

Is anyone aware if RSV 87807 has an age limit to bill? Right on the box it says not to test children 4+ so I don't know if that means insurance won't pay. We've never billed 4+ but just recently I had... [ Read More ]

Coding Question

Are you able to code Z13.83 for CPT 87807 for payment... [ Read More ]

87420 vs 87807

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Influenza A&B

Is the diagnosis code for Influenza A & B the same? I'm being told to bill the test for A&B as 87804 and 87807-59. Any thoughts?... [ Read More ]

CPT 87804 and 87807

Does CPT 87804 RSV swab, and 87807 fluenza swab include the swabing part? or It only includes the product. I am trying to figure out if I am able to code a higher fee for the swabbing part. Help ... [ Read More ]

RSV and synagis cpt coding question

Hello people, I'm new to this site and I was wondering if anybody could kindly help me out with coding issues I'm having. I wanted to know the correct way for billing the RSV test and synagis to the ... [ Read More ]

RSV and synagis cpt coding help

RSV and Pertussis testing

My pediatricians are testing kids for RSV with an in-office rapid test. When that comes back negative, they are then swabbing them a second time to test for Pertussis and sending that swab to an outs... [ Read More ]

RSV Washing

Looks like that might be 87807. Anyone else?... [ Read More ]

Rapid RSV Procedure Code

Lisa, All our other major insurance carriers are paying for the 87807 and yes we do use 87880 & 87804 for strep & flu. You're right it is always something with BC. :) Thank you for the info.... [ Read More ]

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