87181 Sternoclavicular std agar dilution per agt
Also known as: susceptibility testing, agar dilution, MIC testing, antibiotic sensitivity
Susceptibility testing of cultured organisms using standardized agar dilution methodology to determine minimal inhibitory concentration of antimicrobial agents.
In Plain Language
antibiotic effectiveness test
Clinical Context
Used to guide targeted antimicrobial therapy by determining organism susceptibility patterns. Essential for treatment optimization and resistance surveillance.
RVU Information
CPT 87181 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 87181?
CPT 87181 (Sternoclavicular std agar dilution per agt) is a Pathology & Lab code. Susceptibility testing of cultured organisms using standardized agar dilution methodology to determine minimal inhibitory concentration of antimicrobial agents.
Who uses CPT code 87181?
CPT 87181 is used by pathology, microbiology, infectious disease. Used to guide targeted antimicrobial therapy by determining organism susceptibility patterns. Essential for treatment optimization and resistance surveillance.
When is CPT 87181 used?
Used to guide targeted antimicrobial therapy by determining organism susceptibility patterns. Essential for treatment optimization and resistance surveillance.
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