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87147 Culture type immunologic

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: serotyping, immunologic typing, agglutination ID

Culture typing or identification of bacteria using immunologic serotyping or agglutination methods to determine bacterial species or strain characteristics.

In Plain Language

blood test to identify bacteria type

Clinical Context

Applied to isolates like Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter for epidemiologic tracking and outbreak investigation. Helps differentiate pathogenic from non-pathogenic strains.

RVU Information

CPT 87147 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

pathologymicrobiologyinfectious disease

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87147?

CPT 87147 (Culture type immunologic) is a Pathology & Lab code. Culture typing or identification of bacteria using immunologic serotyping or agglutination methods to determine bacterial species or strain characteristics.

Who uses CPT code 87147?

CPT 87147 is used by pathology, microbiology, infectious disease. Applied to isolates like Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter for epidemiologic tracking and outbreak investigation. Helps differentiate pathogenic from non-pathogenic strains.

When is CPT 87147 used?

Applied to isolates like Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter for epidemiologic tracking and outbreak investigation. Helps differentiate pathogenic from non-pathogenic strains.

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