87046 Stool cultr aerobic bact each
Also known as: Stool culture with ID, Fecal culture identification, Each organism identified
Bacterial culture of stool specimen with identification of each aerobic organism recovered. Enhanced organism identification.
In Plain Language
Detailed stool infection test
Clinical Context
Stool culture with identification of each aerobic bacterial organism isolated. More detailed than screening culture.
RVU Information
CPT 87046 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 87046?
CPT 87046 (Stool cultr aerobic bact each) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bacterial culture of stool specimen with identification of each aerobic organism recovered. Enhanced organism identification.
Who uses CPT code 87046?
CPT 87046 is used by Microbiology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease. Stool culture with identification of each aerobic bacterial organism isolated. More detailed than screening culture.
When is CPT 87046 used?
Stool culture with identification of each aerobic bacterial organism isolated. More detailed than screening culture.
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