87253 Virus inoculate tissue additional
Also known as: additional culture, supplemental inoculation, additional TC
Additional inoculation of clinical specimen into supplemental cell culture systems as an add-on to initial tissue culture viral isolation.
In Plain Language
extra virus culture test
Clinical Context
Used when initial culture is negative or when testing multiple cell lines increases isolation sensitivity for certain viruses.
RVU Information
CPT 87253 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 87253?
CPT 87253 (Virus inoculate tissue additional) is a Pathology & Lab code. Additional inoculation of clinical specimen into supplemental cell culture systems as an add-on to initial tissue culture viral isolation.
Who uses CPT code 87253?
CPT 87253 is used by pathology, virology, clinical laboratory. Used when initial culture is negative or when testing multiple cell lines increases isolation sensitivity for certain viruses.
When is CPT 87253 used?
Used when initial culture is negative or when testing multiple cell lines increases isolation sensitivity for certain viruses.
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