87164 Dark field examination specimen collj
Also known as: dark field microscopy, darkfield exam, spirochete exam, DF microscopy
Microscopic examination of specimens using dark field illumination microscopy with collection of sample using direct darkfield visualizations of spirochetes and motile organisms.
Clinical Context
Primary method for detecting Treponema pallidum in primary syphilis lesions and Borrelia burgdorferi in Lyme disease. Also used for leptospirosis diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 0.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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