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CPT®
0527U

CPT® Code 0527U

Official Description

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 and Varicella zoster virus (VZV), amplified probe technique, each pathogen reported as detected or not detected

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Short Descr HSV 1&2 VZV AMP PRB TQ PTHGN
Medium Descr HSV 1&2 VZV AMPLIFIED PROBE TQ EACH PATHOGEN
Long Descr Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 and Varicella zoster virus (VZV), amplified probe technique, each pathogen reported as detected or not detected
APC Status Indicator Conditionally packaged laboratory tests
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) none
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
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2026-01-01 Added First appearance of addition in codebook.
2025-01-01 Added Code Added.
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