87557 M.tuberculo dna quantitative
Also known as: TB quantitative test, tuberculosis bacterial load
Mycobacterium tuberculosis nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures TB bacterial load.
In Plain Language
TB count test; Tuberculosis level measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies Mycobacterium tuberculosis burden to assess disease severity and monitor response to antituberculous therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 87557 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 87557?
CPT 87557 (M.tuberculo dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Mycobacterium tuberculosis nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures TB bacterial load.
Who uses CPT code 87557?
CPT 87557 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology. Quantifies Mycobacterium tuberculosis burden to assess disease severity and monitor response to antituberculous therapy.
When is CPT 87557 used?
Quantifies Mycobacterium tuberculosis burden to assess disease severity and monitor response to antituberculous therapy.
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