Question:
What is the reporting rule for colony count restrictions and unique isolates when it comes to reporting 87088?
Answer:
Colony count restrictions on coverage of 87088 do not apply as a positive urine culture may yield multiple isolates. Code 87088 is reportable per unique isolate requiring identification.
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