The CPT code for a throat culture is 87070. This code is used for the culture of bacteria from a throat specimen, typically to diagnose infections like strep throat. Depending on the specific tests performed, additional codes may apply for different types of cultures or tests.
The CPT code for a rapid strep test, specifically for the detection of Group A Streptococcus, is 87880. If a throat culture is performed for strep throat, the CPT code used is 87070. These codes are used for billing and documentation purposes in medical settings.
42809
Vaginal culture
quick strep test
87086
87040-87255
There is no "chickenpox procedure." There is a diagnosis code for chickenpox, but no CPT code. There are CPT codes for chickenpox titer, culture, and immunization.
Pathology and Laboratory / Microbiology CPT code for: culture, bacterial; quantitive colony count, urine.
25
There is no CPT code 97504
cpt code for bornchitis
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