List With CPT Codes For Rapid Strep Tests | Short & Long Descriptions

The CPT codes for Rapid Strep Tests (Streptococcus Tests) can be grouped into Group A (5 codes) and Group B (3 codes).

1. CPT Codes for Rapid Strep Test for Group A Streptococcus

5 CPT codes describe the Rapid Strep Test for Group A Streptococcus according to the CPT manual. These services are used to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria in the patient’s throat.

1.1 CPT Code 87430

Lay-term: CPT code 87430 is used when a provider performs an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of an infectious agent that is not otherwise specified.

Long description: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (e.g., enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]); not otherwise specified.

Short description: Immunoassay for infectious agent.

1.2. CPT Code 87650

Lay-term: The CPT 87650 procedure is used when a provider detects the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria using a direct probe technique.

Long description: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Streptococcus, group A, direct probe technique.

Short description: Direct probe technique for Group A Streptococcus.

1.3. CPT Code 87651

Lay-term: CPT 87651 is used when a provider detects the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an amplified probe technique.

Long description: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Streptococcus, group A, amplified probe technique.

Short description: Amplified probe technique for Group A Streptococcus.

1.4. CPT Code 87652

Lay-term: CPT 87652 is used when a provider quantifies the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria using nucleic acid detection.

Long description: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Streptococcus, group A, quantification.

Short description: Quantification of Group A Streptococcus.

1.5. CPT Code 87880

Lay-term: CPT 87880 is used when a provider detects the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay with direct optical observation.

Long description: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical (i.e., visual) observation; Streptococcus, group A.

Short description: Direct optical observation for Group A Streptococcus.

2. CPT codes for Rapid Strep Test for Group B Streptococcus

There are 3 CPT codes that describe Rapid Strep Test for Group B Streptococcus according to the CPT manual. These services are used to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria in the patient’s body.

2.1. CPT Code 3294F

Lay-term: CPT 3294F is used when a provider documents that a Group B Streptococcus screening was performed during week 35-37 of gestation.

Long description: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening documented as performed during week 35-37 gestation (Pre-Cr).

Short description: GBS screening during week 35-37 of gestation.

2.2. CPT Code 87653

Lay-term: CPT 87653 is used when a provider detects the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria using an amplified probe technique.

Long description: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Streptococcus, group B, amplified probe technique.

Short description: Amplified probe technique for Group B Streptococcus.

2.3. CPT Code 87802

Lay-term: CPT 87802 is used when a provider detects the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay with direct optical observation.

Long description: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical (i.e., visual) observation; Streptococcus, group B.

Short description: Direct optical observation for Group B Streptococcus.