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A CPT® Code 82120 refers to the qualitative analysis of amines in vaginal fluid, specifically aimed at detecting bacterial vaginosis. This procedure is essential for patients who present with symptoms such as vaginal discharge and an unpleasant odor. During the test, a sample of vaginal fluid is collected using a swab and then placed onto specialized test media designed for this analysis. The qualitative aspect of the test indicates that it determines the presence or absence of certain substances, rather than measuring their exact quantities. The test employs a rapid colorimetric method utilizing layered thin-film technology, which allows for a quick assessment of alkali volatilizable amines in the vaginal fluid. The results obtained from this test are crucial for the physician, as they are used alongside a clinical evaluation to either confirm or exclude bacterial vaginosis as the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms. This procedure plays a significant role in guiding appropriate treatment options for the patient.
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The qualitative analysis of vaginal fluid amines, coded as CPT® 82120, is indicated for patients presenting with specific symptoms related to vaginal health. The primary indications for this procedure include:
The procedure for performing the qualitative analysis of vaginal fluid amines involves several key steps, which are outlined as follows:
After the qualitative analysis of vaginal fluid amines is completed, the patient may receive guidance based on the test results. If bacterial vaginosis is confirmed, appropriate treatment options will be discussed. The physician may also provide recommendations for follow-up care or additional testing if necessary. It is important for the patient to monitor any ongoing symptoms and report them to their healthcare provider to ensure effective management of their condition.
| Short Descr | AMINES VAGINAL FLUID QUAL | Medium Descr | AMINES VAGINAL FLUID QUALITATIVE | Long Descr | Amines, vaginal fluid, qualitative | Status Code | Statutory Exclusion (from MPFS, may be paid under other methodologies) | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 9 - Not Applicable | Multiple Procedures (51) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Co-Surgeons (62) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Team Surgery (66) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | CLIA Waived (QW) | Yes | APC Status Indicator | Conditionally packaged laboratory tests | Type of Service (TOS) | 5 - Diagnostic Laboratory | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 206 - Microscopic examination (bacterial smear, culture, toxicology) |
| QW | Clia waived test | GY | Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | FP | Service provided as part of family planning program | GW | Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition |
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| 2011-01-01 | Changed | Short description changed. |
| 2000-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 2000. |
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