87542 Legion pneumo dna quantitative
Also known as: Legionella quantitative test, legionellosis viral load
Legionella pneumophila nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures bacterial load.
In Plain Language
Legionella count test; Legionnaire's disease level measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies Legionella pneumophila burden to assess disease severity in legionellosis patients.
RVU Information
CPT 87542 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 87542?
CPT 87542 (Legion pneumo dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Legionella pneumophila nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures bacterial load.
Who uses CPT code 87542?
CPT 87542 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Legionella pneumophila burden to assess disease severity in legionellosis patients.
When is CPT 87542 used?
Quantifies Legionella pneumophila burden to assess disease severity in legionellosis patients.
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