87552 Mycobacteria dna quantitative
Also known as: Mycobacterium quantitative test, mycobacterial load
Mycobacterium species nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures bacterial load.
In Plain Language
Mycobacterium count test; Bacteria level measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies mycobacterial burden to assess disease severity and monitor response to antituberculous therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 87552 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 87552?
CPT 87552 (Mycobacteria dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Mycobacterium species nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures bacterial load.
Who uses CPT code 87552?
CPT 87552 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies mycobacterial burden to assess disease severity and monitor response to antituberculous therapy.
When is CPT 87552 used?
Quantifies mycobacterial burden to assess disease severity and monitor response to antituberculous therapy.
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