87594 Pneumcysts jirovecii amp prb
Also known as: PCP test, Pneumocystis jirovecii detection
Pneumocystis jirovecii nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects Pneumocystis pneumonia causative agent.
In Plain Language
Pneumocystis pneumonia test; PCP infection detection
Clinical Context
Detects Pneumocystis jirovecii in bronchoalveolar lavage or respiratory specimens for diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.
RVU Information
CPT 87594 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 87594?
CPT 87594 (Pneumcysts jirovecii amp prb) is a Pathology & Lab code. Pneumocystis jirovecii nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects Pneumocystis pneumonia causative agent.
Who uses CPT code 87594?
CPT 87594 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology. Detects Pneumocystis jirovecii in bronchoalveolar lavage or respiratory specimens for diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.
When is CPT 87594 used?
Detects Pneumocystis jirovecii in bronchoalveolar lavage or respiratory specimens for diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.
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