Wiki Billing for Covid Testing in a Private Practice

[dprice]

I work for a private colon rectal surgery practice. We can start back doing elective procedures but we are required to covid test each patient 2 days before their surgery at our ambulatory surgery center. The test go to the lab.
What cpt code and dx code can my office use for administering the swab testing. We are required to wear PPE equipment, use of office space and personnel and I would like to see some reimbursement.
Can the physician charge a level two office visit if he sees the patient and administers the test himself? If so what dx code should he use?

 

[SharonCollachi]

Why would you bill an office visit when there is no medical decision making, no history, no physical exam? You're going to lose money on this no matter how you look at it.

Is there any way the patient can go to the lab instead of going to your office for the test?