87494 Chlmy trch & neisra gonor mult
Also known as: Combined STI test, chlamydia and gonorrhea multiplex
Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and other organisms nucleic acid detection by amplified probe technique detecting multiple pathogens simultaneously.
In Plain Language
Combined STI screening panel; Multi-pathogen detection test
Clinical Context
Multiplex assay detecting Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and other urogenital pathogens in a single test for comprehensive STI screening.
RVU Information
CPT 87494 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 87494?
CPT 87494 (Chlmy trch & neisra gonor mult) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and other organisms nucleic acid detection by amplified probe technique detecting multiple pathogens simultaneously.
Who uses CPT code 87494?
CPT 87494 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Multiplex assay detecting Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and other urogenital pathogens in a single test for comprehensive STI screening.
When is CPT 87494 used?
Multiplex assay detecting Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and other urogenital pathogens in a single test for comprehensive STI screening.
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