87580 M.pneumon dna dir probe
Also known as: M. pneumoniae test, atypical pneumonia detection
Mycoplasma pneumoniae nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies respiratory mycoplasmal infection.
In Plain Language
Mycoplasma pneumonia test; Walking pneumonia detection
Clinical Context
Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae in respiratory specimens. Common cause of atypical pneumonia and community-acquired respiratory infections.
RVU Information
CPT 87580 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 87580?
CPT 87580 (M.pneumon dna dir probe) is a Pathology & Lab code. Mycoplasma pneumoniae nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies respiratory mycoplasmal infection.
Who uses CPT code 87580?
CPT 87580 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae in respiratory specimens. Common cause of atypical pneumonia and community-acquired respiratory infections.
When is CPT 87580 used?
Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae in respiratory specimens. Common cause of atypical pneumonia and community-acquired respiratory infections.
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