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Can a pediatrician bill for a nasal swap to test for pertussis? What code do I use?

I have reviewed quite a few articles on the web and there are varied opinions as to what code to use: 87798, 87801, 87265? I need to know what code to use for the pediatrician to record?
 
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What exactly is the pediatrician doing? The codes you listed are the lab codes. If all the pediatrician is doing is taking a swab, then it would be included in your E/M code.
 
Clarification please

Do you need a code for the lab? Or are you looking for a procedure code for obtaining the swab?

Obtaining the swab is part of the E/M service - no separate code.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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