CULTURE, QUANTITATIVE WOUND

Test Code
WDCQ


Alias/See Also
WDCQ


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Aerobic culture
*deep wound includes anaerobic culture


Preferred Specimen
Specimen from a SUPERFICIAL  wound, tube site, burn or decubitis collected using the Star Swab (pink cap) culturette.


Minimum Volume
1


Transport Container
Star Swab (pink cap) culturette




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.