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87506 Iadna-dna/rna probe tq 6-11

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Multiplex infectious disease panel 6-11, pathogen panel

Infectious agent nucleic acid detection for deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid targets by probe technique for 6-11 different organisms or strains.

In Plain Language

Multi-pathogen infection test; Comprehensive infection panel

Clinical Context

Multiplex nucleic acid detection of 6-11 different infectious agents for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of various infections.

RVU Information

CPT 87506 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

PathologyInfectious DiseaseClinical Microbiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87506?

CPT 87506 (Iadna-dna/rna probe tq 6-11) is a Pathology & Lab code. Infectious agent nucleic acid detection for deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid targets by probe technique for 6-11 different organisms or strains.

Who uses CPT code 87506?

CPT 87506 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Multiplex nucleic acid detection of 6-11 different infectious agents for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of various infections.

When is CPT 87506 used?

Multiplex nucleic acid detection of 6-11 different infectious agents for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of various infections.

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