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Master Infectious-Agent Coding With These 5 Tips

Published on Thu May 29, 2025

Don’t forget what the # symbol means in CPT®. When you’re searching for the correct test descriptor from more than 100 CPT® infectious agent antigen detection codes, many pitfalls await. Fortunately, help is here to break down the 87260-87899 code range and spotlight accurate reporting for pathogen-specific lab tests. Remember: You use codes 87260-87899 only for primary-source specimens, such as [...]
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