87492 Chlmyd trachea dna quantitative
Also known as: Chlamydia trachomatis quantitative test, chlamydia load test
Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures urogenital chlamydial load.
In Plain Language
Chlamydia count test; STI burden measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies Chlamydia trachomatis burden to assess infection severity and treatment response in urogenital infections.
RVU Information
CPT 87492 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 87492?
CPT 87492 (Chlmyd trachea dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures urogenital chlamydial load.
Who uses CPT code 87492?
CPT 87492 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Chlamydia trachomatis burden to assess infection severity and treatment response in urogenital infections.
When is CPT 87492 used?
Quantifies Chlamydia trachomatis burden to assess infection severity and treatment response in urogenital infections.
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