99072 And 86413 Are New AMA CPT Codes For COVID-19 Medical Supplies, Antibody Testing

The American Medical Association has added two new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for reporting COVID-19 medical supplies and antibody testing.

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The American Medical Association (AMA) has added two new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for reporting COVID-19 medical supplies and antibody testing.

Effective immediately, the new Category I CPT codes are 99072 and 86413.

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