87510 Gardner vag dna dir probe
Also known as: Gardnerella vaginalis test, BV screening
Gardnerella vaginalis nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies bacterial vaginosis associated organism.
In Plain Language
Bacterial vaginosis test; Vaginal infection detection
Clinical Context
Detects Gardnerella vaginalis in vaginal specimens to diagnose bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection.
RVU Information
CPT 87510 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 87510?
CPT 87510 (Gardner vag dna dir probe) is a Pathology & Lab code. Gardnerella vaginalis nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies bacterial vaginosis associated organism.
Who uses CPT code 87510?
CPT 87510 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects Gardnerella vaginalis in vaginal specimens to diagnose bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection.
When is CPT 87510 used?
Detects Gardnerella vaginalis in vaginal specimens to diagnose bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection.
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