87152 Culture type pulse field gel
Also known as: PFGE, pulsed-field gel, fingerprinting, molecular typing
Culture typing of organisms using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis technique to create a DNA fingerprint pattern for strain identification and differentiation.
In Plain Language
genetic fingerprinting of bacteria
Clinical Context
Used for outbreak investigation and epidemiologic tracking to determine if isolated organisms are identical or related. Particularly valuable for nosocomial infection investigation.
RVU Information
CPT 87152 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 87152?
CPT 87152 (Culture type pulse field gel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Culture typing of organisms using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis technique to create a DNA fingerprint pattern for strain identification and differentiation.
Who uses CPT code 87152?
CPT 87152 is used by pathology, microbiology, infection control. Used for outbreak investigation and epidemiologic tracking to determine if isolated organisms are identical or related. Particularly valuable for nosocomial infection investigation.
When is CPT 87152 used?
Used for outbreak investigation and epidemiologic tracking to determine if isolated organisms are identical or related. Particularly valuable for nosocomial infection investigation.
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