87077 Culture aerobic identify
Also known as: Aerobic culture with ID, Aerobic identification
Aerobic bacterial culture with identification of organism. Standard isolation and identification of aerobic bacteria.
In Plain Language
Bacterial identification test
Clinical Context
Standard aerobic bacterial culture with organism identification. Includes susceptibility testing per CLSI standards.
RVU Information
CPT 87077 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 87077?
CPT 87077 (Culture aerobic identify) is a Pathology & Lab code. Aerobic bacterial culture with identification of organism. Standard isolation and identification of aerobic bacteria.
Who uses CPT code 87077?
CPT 87077 is used by Microbiology, Pathology. Standard aerobic bacterial culture with organism identification. Includes susceptibility testing per CLSI standards.
When is CPT 87077 used?
Standard aerobic bacterial culture with organism identification. Includes susceptibility testing per CLSI standards.
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