AMA Announces New CPT Codes for Coronavirus Testing

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently expanded its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set to include four new CPT codes for coronavirus testing, according to a special coding guidance document.

The new CPT codes are 86408 for SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody screen; code 86409 for SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody titer; and codes 0225U and 0226U for proprietary laboratory analyses to detect SARS-CoV-2.

The new CPT codes became effective immediately.

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