87521 Hepatitis c probe & rvrs trnsc
Also known as: Hepatitis C probe and quantitation, HCV reverse transcription test
Hepatitis C virus nucleic acid detection and quantification using probe technique combined with reverse transcriptase amplification. Detects and measures HCV RNA.
In Plain Language
Hepatitis C detection and measurement; Liver virus RNA quantitation
Clinical Context
Detects and quantifies hepatitis C viral ribonucleic acid for diagnosis and treatment monitoring in chronic hepatitis C.
RVU Information
CPT 87521 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 87521?
CPT 87521 (Hepatitis c probe & rvrs trnsc) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis C virus nucleic acid detection and quantification using probe technique combined with reverse transcriptase amplification. Detects and measures HCV RNA.
Who uses CPT code 87521?
CPT 87521 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology. Detects and quantifies hepatitis C viral ribonucleic acid for diagnosis and treatment monitoring in chronic hepatitis C.
When is CPT 87521 used?
Detects and quantifies hepatitis C viral ribonucleic acid for diagnosis and treatment monitoring in chronic hepatitis C.
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