87045 Feces culture aerobic bact
Also known as: Stool culture, Fecal culture, GI bacterial culture
Bacterial culture of feces (stool) specimen for aerobic organisms. Screens for gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens.
In Plain Language
Bowel infection test; Diarrhea bacteria test
Clinical Context
Used in acute diarrhea evaluation to identify bacterial pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli.
RVU Information
CPT 87045 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 87045?
CPT 87045 (Feces culture aerobic bact) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bacterial culture of feces (stool) specimen for aerobic organisms. Screens for gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens.
Who uses CPT code 87045?
CPT 87045 is used by Microbiology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease. Used in acute diarrhea evaluation to identify bacterial pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli.
When is CPT 87045 used?
Used in acute diarrhea evaluation to identify bacterial pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli.
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