87498 Enterovirus probe & revrs trns
Also known as: Enterovirus test, viral meningitis screening
Enterovirus nucleic acid detection using probe technique combined with reverse transcriptase for ribonucleic acid amplification. Detects enteroviral infections.
In Plain Language
Enterovirus infection test; Viral meningitis detection
Clinical Context
Detects enteroviruses (including coxsackievirus and echovirus) in cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and respiratory specimens. Important in acute viral meningitis diagnosis.
RVU Information
CPT 87498 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 87498?
CPT 87498 (Enterovirus probe & revrs trns) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enterovirus nucleic acid detection using probe technique combined with reverse transcriptase for ribonucleic acid amplification. Detects enteroviral infections.
Who uses CPT code 87498?
CPT 87498 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects enteroviruses (including coxsackievirus and echovirus) in cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and respiratory specimens. Important in acute viral meningitis diagnosis.
When is CPT 87498 used?
Detects enteroviruses (including coxsackievirus and echovirus) in cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and respiratory specimens. Important in acute viral meningitis diagnosis.
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