87075 Cultr bacteria except blood
Also known as: Culture with identification, Bacterial isolation and ID
Bacterial culture of specimen (except blood) with isolation and identification. Comprehensive culture and identification.
In Plain Language
Infection identification test
Clinical Context
Standard bacterial culture of non-blood specimens with organism identification and typically includes susceptibility testing.
RVU Information
CPT 87075 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 87075?
CPT 87075 (Cultr bacteria except blood) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bacterial culture of specimen (except blood) with isolation and identification. Comprehensive culture and identification.
Who uses CPT code 87075?
CPT 87075 is used by Microbiology, Pathology. Standard bacterial culture of non-blood specimens with organism identification and typically includes susceptibility testing.
When is CPT 87075 used?
Standard bacterial culture of non-blood specimens with organism identification and typically includes susceptibility testing.
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