87582 M.pneumon dna quantitative
Also known as: M. pneumoniae quantitative test, mycoplasma viral load
Mycoplasma pneumoniae nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures mycoplasmal load.
In Plain Language
Mycoplasma count test; Respiratory infection level
Clinical Context
Quantifies Mycoplasma pneumoniae burden to assess respiratory infection severity and treatment response.
RVU Information
CPT 87582 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 87582?
CPT 87582 (M.pneumon dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Mycoplasma pneumoniae nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures mycoplasmal load.
Who uses CPT code 87582?
CPT 87582 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Mycoplasma pneumoniae burden to assess respiratory infection severity and treatment response.
When is CPT 87582 used?
Quantifies Mycoplasma pneumoniae burden to assess respiratory infection severity and treatment response.
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