The CPT codes provided below are based on AMA coding guidelines and are for informational purposes only. Selection of appropriate codes is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Providers should check with their contracted payers for appropriate codes prior to submitting claims.

For any reimbursement related questions please e-mail reimb.support@quidel.com

Important Notes:
† For state by state fee schedule go to www.cms.hhs.gov .

* "QW" modifier is added to report use of CLIA-waived test system(s) for Medicare/Medicaid claims.

**AMA CPT 2007: 82657 "Enzyme activity in blood cells, culture cells, or tissue, not elsewhere specified; nonradioactive substrate, each specimen". When submitting a claim using a "not otherwise specified" CPT code, some payers may require a clinical note to describe the service provided.

***Options 1 and 2 are both considered appropiate by the professional organizations who advise on national CPT coding policy. However, local payers might establish differing policies. Providers should check with their contracted payers on coding requirements prior to submitting claims.

Under Federal and State law, it is the individual provider's responsibility to determine appropriate coding, charges and claims for a particular service. Policies regarding appropriate coding and payment levels can vary greatly from payer to payer and change over time. Quidel Corporation strongly recommends that providers contact their contracted payers to determine appropriate coding and charge or payment levels prior to submitting claims.