AMA – Orthopoxvirus and monkeypox coding & guidance

Category I and Pathology and Laboratory/ Microbiology

The CPT Editorial Panel has approved addition of code 87593 to report orthopoxvirus detection by nucleic acid using amplified probe technique.

87593: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); orthopoxvirus (e.g., monkeypox virus, cowpox virus, vaccinia virus), amplified probe technique, each

Unique CPT codes approved for smallpox & monkeypox immunizations

The CPT Editorial Panel has approved addition of accepted addition of code 90622 to identify vaccinia (smallpox) virus vaccine product; and addition of code 90611 to identify monkeypox and smallpox virus vaccine product.

90611: Smallpox and monkeypox vaccine, attenuated vaccinia virus, live, non-replicating, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, suspension, for subcutaneous use

90622: Vaccinia (smallpox) virus vaccine, live, lyophilized, 0.3 mL dosage, for percutaneous use

Source: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/orthopoxvirus-and-monkeypox-coding-guidance