AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2020 Quarter 4; For Your Information
New CPT codes for reporting multirespiratory virus testing that include COVID-19
Effective October 6, 2020, the American Medical Association (AMA) established two new respiratory virus panels that will allow the detection of influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19). The following codes will allow for multiple respiratory virus testing as follows: CPT code 87636 will include the testing of SARS-CoV-2 with influenza A and influenza B and CPT code 87637 will include the testing of SARS-CoV-2 with influenza A, influenza B and RSV. Also effective on October 6, 2020 a new CPT code 87811 , was made available to report antigen detection...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CPT updates from the AMA related to multirespiratory virus testing that includes SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens. It is relevant to coding professionals, laboratories, and billing teams tracking respiratory testing changes effective in October 2020. The article provides a concise overview of the newly introduced reporting options and references additional AMA guidance for SARS-CoV-2 test reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Respiratory virus testing coding changed quickly during the COVID-19 era, and this update helps readers identify which new CPT reporting options were introduced and when they became effective. It supports accurate code lookup and awareness of related AMA guidance for laboratory reporting.
What You Will Learn
- Which CPT updates were introduced for respiratory virus testing in October 2020.
- How the article frames the addition of SARS-CoV-2-related reporting options.
- Where to look for additional AMA guidance on SARS-CoV-2 test reporting.
- The general scope of the new respiratory testing panel updates.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Laboratory professionals
- Compliance teams
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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