87188 Sternoclavicular std macrobroth dil meth
Also known as: macrobroth dilution, broth macro dilution, MIC testing
Susceptibility testing using macrobroth dilution method for determining antimicrobial minimal inhibitory concentrations from cultured bacterial isolates.
In Plain Language
tube dilution antibiotic test
Clinical Context
Reference standard method for susceptibility testing, used for validation and quality control. Traditional method for specialized organisms.
RVU Information
CPT 87188 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 87188?
CPT 87188 (Sternoclavicular std macrobroth dil meth) is a Pathology & Lab code. Susceptibility testing using macrobroth dilution method for determining antimicrobial minimal inhibitory concentrations from cultured bacterial isolates.
Who uses CPT code 87188?
CPT 87188 is used by pathology, microbiology, clinical laboratory. Reference standard method for susceptibility testing, used for validation and quality control. Traditional method for specialized organisms.
When is CPT 87188 used?
Reference standard method for susceptibility testing, used for validation and quality control. Traditional method for specialized organisms.
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