87230 Toxin/antitoxin asy tissue cul
Also known as: toxin assay, antitoxin detection, toxin immunoassay
Detection of bacterial toxins or antitoxins using immunologic methods on cultured isolates or tissue culture systems.
In Plain Language
bacterial poison testing
Clinical Context
Used to detect diphtheria toxin, diarrheagenic toxins, and other bacterial exotoxins. Important for toxin-mediated disease diagnosis.
RVU Information
CPT 87230 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 87230?
CPT 87230 (Toxin/antitoxin asy tissue cul) is a Pathology & Lab code. Detection of bacterial toxins or antitoxins using immunologic methods on cultured isolates or tissue culture systems.
Who uses CPT code 87230?
CPT 87230 is used by pathology, microbiology, infectious disease. Used to detect diphtheria toxin, diarrheagenic toxins, and other bacterial exotoxins. Important for toxin-mediated disease diagnosis.
When is CPT 87230 used?
Used to detect diphtheria toxin, diarrheagenic toxins, and other bacterial exotoxins. Important for toxin-mediated disease diagnosis.
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