87478 Borrelia miyamotoi amp prb
Also known as: Borrelia miyamotoi test, tick-borne relapsing fever test
Borrelia miyamotoi nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects the causative agent of tick-borne relapsing fever.
In Plain Language
Tick-borne infection test; Relapsing fever detection
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose Borrelia miyamotoi infection in patients with acute febrile illness following tick exposure. Common in North America, particularly in northeastern and midwestern regions.
RVU Information
CPT 87478 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 87478?
CPT 87478 (Borrelia miyamotoi amp prb) is a Pathology & Lab code. Borrelia miyamotoi nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects the causative agent of tick-borne relapsing fever.
Who uses CPT code 87478?
CPT 87478 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Used to diagnose Borrelia miyamotoi infection in patients with acute febrile illness following tick exposure. Common in North America, particularly in northeastern and midwestern regions.
When is CPT 87478 used?
Used to diagnose Borrelia miyamotoi infection in patients with acute febrile illness following tick exposure. Common in North America, particularly in northeastern and midwestern regions.
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