87517 Hepatitis b dna quantitative
Also known as: Hepatitis B quantitative test, HBV viral load, HBV quantitation
Hepatitis B virus nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures hepatitis B viral load.
In Plain Language
Hepatitis B count test; Liver virus level measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies hepatitis B viral load to assess disease severity, treatment response, and need for antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis B.
RVU Information
CPT 87517 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 87517?
CPT 87517 (Hepatitis b dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis B virus nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures hepatitis B viral load.
Who uses CPT code 87517?
CPT 87517 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology. Quantifies hepatitis B viral load to assess disease severity, treatment response, and need for antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis B.
When is CPT 87517 used?
Quantifies hepatitis B viral load to assess disease severity, treatment response, and need for antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis B.
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