87522 Hepatitis c revrs trnscrpj
Also known as: Hepatitis C quantitative test, HCV viral load, HCV RNA quantitation
Hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid quantification using reverse transcription and amplification technique. Measures hepatitis C viral load.
In Plain Language
Hepatitis C count test; Liver virus RNA level
Clinical Context
Quantifies hepatitis C viral load for assessment of disease severity and monitoring response to direct-acting antiviral therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 87522 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 87522?
CPT 87522 (Hepatitis c revrs trnscrpj) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid quantification using reverse transcription and amplification technique. Measures hepatitis C viral load.
Who uses CPT code 87522?
CPT 87522 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology. Quantifies hepatitis C viral load for assessment of disease severity and monitoring response to direct-acting antiviral therapy.
When is CPT 87522 used?
Quantifies hepatitis C viral load for assessment of disease severity and monitoring response to direct-acting antiviral therapy.
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