87564 Mtb rifampin rst amp prb tq
Also known as: TB rifampicin resistance test, MDR-TB detection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis rifampicin resistance nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique and quantitation. Detects rifampicin resistance genes.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic-resistant TB test; Rifampicin resistance detection
Clinical Context
Detects rifampicin resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis to guide therapy selection in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
RVU Information
CPT 87564 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 87564?
CPT 87564 (Mtb rifampin rst amp prb tq) is a Pathology & Lab code. Mycobacterium tuberculosis rifampicin resistance nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique and quantitation. Detects rifampicin resistance genes.
Who uses CPT code 87564?
CPT 87564 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology. Detects rifampicin resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis to guide therapy selection in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
When is CPT 87564 used?
Detects rifampicin resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis to guide therapy selection in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
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