CPT code 87633 describes a laboratory molecular diagnostic test that detects multiple respiratory viruses using amplified nucleic acid probe techniques, often employing multiplex reverse transcription amplification to target 12 to 25 viral pathogens; service type: molecular diagnostic / multiplex respiratory viral panel, typical site of service: clinical laboratory or hospital laboratory.

For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: B-Hemolytic Streptococcus Testing, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — Coverage Criteria for Testing and Resistance Assays, Hepatitis Testing (A, B, C, D) Coverage Criteria.