87539 Hiv-2 quantitative & revrse trnscripj
Also known as: HIV-2 quantitative test, HIV-2 viral load, HIV-2 RNA quantitation
Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 ribonucleic acid quantification using reverse transcription and amplification. Measures HIV-2 viral load.
In Plain Language
HIV-2 count test; AIDS virus type 2 level
Clinical Context
Quantifies HIV-2 ribonucleic acid to assess disease severity and monitor response to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-2 positive patients.
RVU Information
CPT 87539 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 87539?
CPT 87539 (Hiv-2 quantitative & revrse trnscripj) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 ribonucleic acid quantification using reverse transcription and amplification. Measures HIV-2 viral load.
Who uses CPT code 87539?
CPT 87539 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Immunology. Quantifies HIV-2 ribonucleic acid to assess disease severity and monitor response to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-2 positive patients.
When is CPT 87539 used?
Quantifies HIV-2 ribonucleic acid to assess disease severity and monitor response to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-2 positive patients.
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