When is it appropriate to report code 87797, Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), not otherwise specified; direct probe technique, each organism, vs code 87800, Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), multiple organisms; direct probe(s) technique?
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