87512 Gardner vag dna quantitative
Also known as: Gardnerella quantitative test, bacterial vaginosis load
Gardnerella vaginalis nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures bacterial burden.
In Plain Language
Bacterial vaginosis count test; Gardnerella level measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies Gardnerella vaginalis burden to assess bacterial vaginosis severity and treatment response.
RVU Information
CPT 87512 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 87512?
CPT 87512 (Gardner vag dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Gardnerella vaginalis nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures bacterial burden.
Who uses CPT code 87512?
CPT 87512 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Gardnerella vaginalis burden to assess bacterial vaginosis severity and treatment response.
When is CPT 87512 used?
Quantifies Gardnerella vaginalis burden to assess bacterial vaginosis severity and treatment response.
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