AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 40

On examination, the physician notes a yellowish vaginal discharge with a foul odor. A gram stain is performed in the office by collecting a sample of the discharge and a thin layer is placed on a glass slide. The results show the patient has chlamydia. The lab test was performed in the office which is regulated by federal rules under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
How is this lab test reported?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, 87207-QW, which is the appropriate code for a CLIA-waived test for chlamydia performed in the office. The other options are incorrect because they either refer to different tests or do not include the CLIA waiver modifier, which is necessary for tests performed in a clinical setting under CLIA regulations.