CPT^® 87400, Under Infectious Agent Antigen Detection

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 87400 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 detect antigens of influenza A or B using an immunoassay technique, such as EIA. This analysis will distinguish if a patient has influenza A or B.

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87428

[QUOTE="lemorris, post: 488737, member: 12896"] I was wondering if 87428 was billed once for each test. The code is for Flu A+B and Covid but I found an article that stated "When separate results are ... [ Read More ]

CPT 87804 with modifier X{EPSU}

Actually, 87400 & 87400-59?... [ Read More ]

Flu test

Hello, If you are billing for the procedure in which you take a respiratory sample (e.g., throat or nasal swab, nasal aspirate or sputum) and do the rapid test, you should submit 87804, “Infectious ... [ Read More ]

Flu test coding- 87400 vs 87804

Our practice has always used 87400 to code flu tests. We have now been told that the correct code is 87804. The code 87804 is not on Medicare's fee schedule, so how do we use this code and get paid? P... [ Read More ]

Flu test a and b

Hello! Does anyone know the proper coding regulations under UnitedHealth for coding BOTH the Flu A and Flu B tests on the same DOS? UHC is rejecting the following: 87400 x2 units 87400 and 87400-91... [ Read More ]

rapid flu test

[b]Definative answer from binax[/b] [QUOTE="ayen, post: 70162, member: 60369"]I need help billing rapid flu test, this is for Influenza A & B. I'm looking at cpt code 87275,87276 and 87400. How can... [ Read More ]

Rapid A and B influenza test

[b]Rapid A and B Influenza[/b] My doctor wants us to double the units and we do not bill 87400 and 87400 -59. Let me know if that work.... [ Read More ]

Lab 87400 mod 91 or 59

Hi can anyone tell me if they do the influence lab test 87400 twice do they use the modifier 91 or 59 with second code - I've been told 59 - but thought 91 was for multiple lab tests. Thanks for any ... [ Read More ]

rapid flu test

[QUOTE="ayen, post: 70162, member: 60369"]I need help billing rapid flu test, this is for Influenza A & B. I'm looking at cpt code 87275,87276 and 87400. How can I code them correctly. Appreciate a... [ Read More ]

rapid flu test

I need help billing rapid flu test, this is for Influenza A & B. I'm looking at cpt code 87275,87276 and 87400. How can I code them correctly. Appreciate any help. Thanks... [ Read More ]

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