87109 Mycoplasma
Also known as: Mycoplasma culture, Myco ID, Mycoplasma identification
Culture and identification of Mycoplasma species from respiratory or genital specimens using specialized growth media and serological methods.
In Plain Language
Mycoplasma testing
Clinical Context
Indicated for atypical pneumonia suspected cases or chronic genitourinary infections. Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes community-acquired pneumonia; M. genitalium associated with urethritis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
RVU Information
CPT 87109 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 87109?
CPT 87109 (Mycoplasma) is a Pathology & Lab code. Culture and identification of Mycoplasma species from respiratory or genital specimens using specialized growth media and serological methods.
Who uses CPT code 87109?
CPT 87109 is used by pathology, microbiology, pulmonology. Indicated for atypical pneumonia suspected cases or chronic genitourinary infections. Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes community-acquired pneumonia; M. genitalium associated with urethritis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
When is CPT 87109 used?
Indicated for atypical pneumonia suspected cases or chronic genitourinary infections. Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes community-acquired pneumonia; M. genitalium associated with urethritis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
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