87592 N.gonorrhoeae dna quantitative
Also known as: Gonorrhea quantitative test, GC viral load
Neisseria gonorrhoeae nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures gonococcal load.
In Plain Language
Gonorrhea count test; STI burden measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies Neisseria gonorrhoeae burden to assess infection severity and treatment response in gonorrhea.
RVU Information
CPT 87592 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 87592?
CPT 87592 (N.gonorrhoeae dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Neisseria gonorrhoeae nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures gonococcal load.
Who uses CPT code 87592?
CPT 87592 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Neisseria gonorrhoeae burden to assess infection severity and treatment response in gonorrhea.
When is CPT 87592 used?
Quantifies Neisseria gonorrhoeae burden to assess infection severity and treatment response in gonorrhea.
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