CPT® code 87804 (INFLUENZA ASSAY)

Can we bill 87804 twice a visit for influenza A and influenza B testing ? What are the modifiers we have to use (Depending on insurance) ?

Mar 17th, 2013 - ovanku86 1

re: CPT® code 87804 (INFLUENZA ASSAY)

Yes you can, use 59 modifier to influenza B test

87804 QW
87804 QW 59

Mar 18th, 2013 - bsergi 110

re: CPT® code 87804 (INFLUENZA ASSAY)

simply bill 2 units

Mar 18th, 2013 - mgstrong 4

re: CPT® code 87804 (INFLUENZA ASSAY)

We use this for Medicaid and commercial payers:

87804 QW
87804 QW 91