87070 Culture othr specimn aerobic
Also known as: Non-blood aerobic culture, Specimen culture, Aerobic culture other
Bacterial culture of nonblood specimen (urine, wound, respiratory, body fluids) using aerobic methodology.
In Plain Language
Infection test from urine, wound, or other specimen
Clinical Context
Culture of various specimens for aerobic bacteria including respiratory secretions, wound/abscess drainage, urine, and other body fluids.
RVU Information
CPT 87070 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 87070?
CPT 87070 (Culture othr specimn aerobic) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bacterial culture of nonblood specimen (urine, wound, respiratory, body fluids) using aerobic methodology.
Who uses CPT code 87070?
CPT 87070 is used by Microbiology, Pathology. Culture of various specimens for aerobic bacteria including respiratory secretions, wound/abscess drainage, urine, and other body fluids.
When is CPT 87070 used?
Culture of various specimens for aerobic bacteria including respiratory secretions, wound/abscess drainage, urine, and other body fluids.
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