87110 Chlamydia culture
Also known as: Chlamydia culture, Chlamydia trachomatis culture, CT culture
Culture of Chlamydia organisms from urethral, cervical, rectal, or respiratory specimens using cell culture or nucleic acid amplification techniques.
In Plain Language
Chlamydia testing; sexually transmitted infection test
Clinical Context
Essential for diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis infections, the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection. Used for urogenital, rectal, and pharyngeal specimens in symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals.
RVU Information
CPT 87110 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 87110?
CPT 87110 (Chlamydia culture) is a Pathology & Lab code. Culture of Chlamydia organisms from urethral, cervical, rectal, or respiratory specimens using cell culture or nucleic acid amplification techniques.
Who uses CPT code 87110?
CPT 87110 is used by pathology, microbiology, infectious disease. Essential for diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis infections, the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection. Used for urogenital, rectal, and pharyngeal specimens in symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals.
When is CPT 87110 used?
Essential for diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis infections, the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection. Used for urogenital, rectal, and pharyngeal specimens in symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals.
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