CULTURE, MUCOSA OR GUMS AND TEETH

Test Code
CULTURE, MUCOSA OR GUMS AND TEETH


Preferred Specimen
Scraping or swab


Instructions
Rinse mouth before collection. Use tongue depressor to contain tongue while culturing.


Transport Container
Sterile swab




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.