A patient needs to have a stool sample done, looking for ova and parasites. What is the correct CPT code for this laboratory test involving direct smears for concentration and identification?

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87177 is the correct code for direct smear for concentration and identification of ova and parasites.
Code 87169 is incorrect because this code is for macroscopic examination for parasites. Code 87172 is incorrect because this is for a pinworm exam. Code 87181 is incorrect because this code is for an antimicrobial susceptibility study.

A Patient Needs to Have a Stool Sample Done, Looking