87490 Chlmyd trachea dna dir probe
Also known as: Chlamydia trachomatis test, STI screening
Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies chlamydial urogenital or ocular infection.
In Plain Language
Chlamydia screening test; Sexually transmitted infection detection
Clinical Context
Detects Chlamydia trachomatis in urethral, cervical, rectal, pharyngeal, and ocular specimens. Most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection.
RVU Information
CPT 87490 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 87490?
CPT 87490 (Chlmyd trachea dna dir probe) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies chlamydial urogenital or ocular infection.
Who uses CPT code 87490?
CPT 87490 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects Chlamydia trachomatis in urethral, cervical, rectal, pharyngeal, and ocular specimens. Most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection.
When is CPT 87490 used?
Detects Chlamydia trachomatis in urethral, cervical, rectal, pharyngeal, and ocular specimens. Most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection.
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