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Saliva Collection by Buccal Swab

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Does anyone know if there is a CPT code for this and/or if it is reimbursable separately from the actual lab? I work in an Oncology practice where Genetic Counseling services are provided. The NP who performs the counseling will sometimes obtain a patient specimen by buccal swab. Then the specimen is sent out to the lab. This is most often done during a consult or ov. Thank you!
 
wrangel2 said:
Does anyone know if there is a CPT code for this and/or if it is reimbursable separately from the actual lab? I work in an Oncology practice where Genetic Counseling services are provided. The NP who performs the counseling will sometimes obtain a patient specimen by buccal swab. Then the specimen is sent out to the lab. This is most often done during a consult or ov. Thank you!
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If buccal swab is collected for the purpose of bacterial culture then code would be 87070.

Regards,
Shruthi.
 
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