87015 Specimen infection agnt concntj
Also known as: Specimen concentration, Organism concentration, Culture concentration
Specimen concentration of infectious agents through centrifugation or other methods to enhance organism detection. Improves culture sensitivity.
In Plain Language
Concentrated specimen testing
Clinical Context
Used for specimens with low organism burden (cerebrospinal fluid, body fluids) to increase recovery and identification likelihood.
RVU Information
CPT 87015 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 87015?
CPT 87015 (Specimen infection agnt concntj) is a Pathology & Lab code. Specimen concentration of infectious agents through centrifugation or other methods to enhance organism detection. Improves culture sensitivity.
Who uses CPT code 87015?
CPT 87015 is used by Microbiology, Pathology. Used for specimens with low organism burden (cerebrospinal fluid, body fluids) to increase recovery and identification likelihood.
When is CPT 87015 used?
Used for specimens with low organism burden (cerebrospinal fluid, body fluids) to increase recovery and identification likelihood.
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