Wiki 87804 for swab only and sending to lab

[rmooney1114]

Hello, I am looking for some clarification. If our providers are doing a nasal swab for flu A & B and sending it out to the lab for testing, can we still bill for 87804, or can we only bill if the provider is actually getting the rapid results right in the office?

Thank you

 

[CodingKing]

Collection of swap is included in the E&M. 87804 is for the lab performing the analysis