AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 107

A business requires drug testing for cocaine and methamphetamines prior to hiring a job candidate. A single analysis with direct optical observation is performed, followed by a confirmation for cocaine.
Which codes are used for reporting the testing and confirmation?

Answer options

• A. 80305 x 2, 80353
• B. 80306 x 2, 80353
• C. 80305, 80353
• D. 80306, 80375

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as it indicates the appropriate codes for the initial drug testing (80305) and the confirmation for cocaine (80353). Options A and B incorrectly suggest multiple analyses, which are not needed here, while D includes an incorrect code (80375) that does not apply to the tests mentioned.