87197 Serum bactericidal titer
Also known as: serum bactericidal, SBT, killing power test, serum titer
Serum bactericidal titer test determining the dilution of patient serum at which bacterial killing ability is maintained, used to assess antimicrobial therapy efficacy.
In Plain Language
blood germ-killing test
Clinical Context
Used to assess effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy by measuring the ability of patient serum to kill the patient's own pathogenic organisms.
RVU Information
CPT 87197 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 87197?
CPT 87197 (Serum bactericidal titer) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serum bactericidal titer test determining the dilution of patient serum at which bacterial killing ability is maintained, used to assess antimicrobial therapy efficacy.
Who uses CPT code 87197?
CPT 87197 is used by pathology, microbiology, infectious disease. Used to assess effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy by measuring the ability of patient serum to kill the patient's own pathogenic organisms.
When is CPT 87197 used?
Used to assess effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy by measuring the ability of patient serum to kill the patient's own pathogenic organisms.
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