What is medical procedure code 87591?

Medical procedure code 87591 is used to identify a diagnostic test for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae using nucleic acid amplification techniques (NAAT). This code is typically employed in laboratory settings for testing specimens such as urine, vaginal swabs, or cervical samples. It is part of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system used for billing and documentation in healthcare.