87500 Vanomycin dna amp probe
Also known as: VRE test, vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
Vancomycin-resistant organism nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects vancomycin resistance genes in bacterial pathogens.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria test; Vancomycin resistance detection
Clinical Context
Detects vancomycin resistance genes in clinical isolates for infection control purposes. Used for screening and surveillance of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and other resistant organisms.
RVU Information
CPT 87500 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 87500?
CPT 87500 (Vanomycin dna amp probe) is a Pathology & Lab code. Vancomycin-resistant organism nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects vancomycin resistance genes in bacterial pathogens.
Who uses CPT code 87500?
CPT 87500 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects vancomycin resistance genes in clinical isolates for infection control purposes. Used for screening and surveillance of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and other resistant organisms.
When is CPT 87500 used?
Detects vancomycin resistance genes in clinical isolates for infection control purposes. Used for screening and surveillance of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and other resistant organisms.
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