87487 Chlmyd pneum dna quantitative
Also known as: Chlamydia pneumoniae quantitative test, respiratory chlamydia load
Chlamydia pneumoniae nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures respiratory chlamydial load.
In Plain Language
Chlamydia count test; Respiratory infection level test
Clinical Context
Quantifies Chlamydia pneumoniae burden to assess infection severity and monitor treatment response in respiratory infections.
RVU Information
CPT 87487 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 87487?
CPT 87487 (Chlmyd pneum dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chlamydia pneumoniae nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures respiratory chlamydial load.
Who uses CPT code 87487?
CPT 87487 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Chlamydia pneumoniae burden to assess infection severity and monitor treatment response in respiratory infections.
When is CPT 87487 used?
Quantifies Chlamydia pneumoniae burden to assess infection severity and monitor treatment response in respiratory infections.
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