87523 Hepatitis d quantification
Also known as: Hepatitis D test, HDV quantitation
Hepatitis D virus nucleic acid detection and quantification. Hepatitis D is a defective virus requiring hepatitis B for replication.
In Plain Language
Hepatitis D infection test; Delta virus detection
Clinical Context
Detects hepatitis D virus (delta hepatitis) in patients with hepatitis B. Used to diagnose hepatitis D superinfection or coinfection.
RVU Information
CPT 87523 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 87523?
CPT 87523 (Hepatitis d quantification) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis D virus nucleic acid detection and quantification. Hepatitis D is a defective virus requiring hepatitis B for replication.
Who uses CPT code 87523?
CPT 87523 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology. Detects hepatitis D virus (delta hepatitis) in patients with hepatitis B. Used to diagnose hepatitis D superinfection or coinfection.
When is CPT 87523 used?
Detects hepatitis D virus (delta hepatitis) in patients with hepatitis B. Used to diagnose hepatitis D superinfection or coinfection.
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