Wiki CPT 87804 Rapid Flu Test

[JVILLAS]

I always get two anwers when I inquire about this. What is the correct coding for the rapid flu A and flu B tests and why? We are CLIA waived. Thank you for any input.

87804 QW x2

or

87804 QW
87804 QW 59

 

[istanstu]

Varies by payer bcbs requires the two lines most of our other payers want single line w multiple units in it like this 87804,QW,59 (.2units)

 

[JVILLAS]

Thanks!