87252 Virus inoculation tissue
Also known as: tissue culture, cell culture, viral culture, TC inoculation
Inoculation of clinical specimens into cell culture tissue for viral isolation and recovery.
In Plain Language
virus growth in cell culture
Clinical Context
Standard method for viral isolation from respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and other specimens. Cell culture remains gold standard for many viruses.
RVU Information
CPT 87252 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 87252?
CPT 87252 (Virus inoculation tissue) is a Pathology & Lab code. Inoculation of clinical specimens into cell culture tissue for viral isolation and recovery.
Who uses CPT code 87252?
CPT 87252 is used by pathology, virology, clinical laboratory. Standard method for viral isolation from respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and other specimens. Cell culture remains gold standard for many viruses.
When is CPT 87252 used?
Standard method for viral isolation from respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and other specimens. Cell culture remains gold standard for many viruses.
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