87493 C diff amplified probe
Also known as: C. difficile test, C. diff amplified test, CDI test
Clostridioides difficile nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects the pathogenic organism causing pseudomembranous colitis.
In Plain Language
C. difficile infection test; Hospital-acquired diarrhea test
Clinical Context
Detects Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile) nucleic acid in stool samples of patients with antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis.
RVU Information
CPT 87493 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 87493?
CPT 87493 (C diff amplified probe) is a Pathology & Lab code. Clostridioides difficile nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects the pathogenic organism causing pseudomembranous colitis.
Who uses CPT code 87493?
CPT 87493 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile) nucleic acid in stool samples of patients with antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis.
When is CPT 87493 used?
Detects Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile) nucleic acid in stool samples of patients with antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis.
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