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87637 Sarscov2&inferior a & b&rsv amp prb

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: COVID-19, flu, and RSV multiplex, triplex respiratory test

SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Triplex respiratory assay.

In Plain Language

COVID-19, flu, and RSV combined test; Most common respiratory viruses test

Clinical Context

Detects three major respiratory viruses (SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV) simultaneously for comprehensive respiratory diagnosis.

RVU Information

CPT 87637 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

PathologyInfectious DiseaseClinical Microbiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87637?

CPT 87637 (Sarscov2&inferior a & b&rsv amp prb) is a Pathology & Lab code. SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Triplex respiratory assay.

Who uses CPT code 87637?

CPT 87637 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects three major respiratory viruses (SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV) simultaneously for comprehensive respiratory diagnosis.

When is CPT 87637 used?

Detects three major respiratory viruses (SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV) simultaneously for comprehensive respiratory diagnosis.

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