87641 Mr-staph dna amp probe
Also known as: MRSA test, methicillin-resistant staph detection
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects antibiotic-resistant staph.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic-resistant staph test; MRSA infection detection
Clinical Context
Detects methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus for infection control and treatment guidance in healthcare-associated infections.
RVU Information
CPT 87641 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 87641?
CPT 87641 (Mr-staph dna amp probe) is a Pathology & Lab code. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects antibiotic-resistant staph.
Who uses CPT code 87641?
CPT 87641 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Detects methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus for infection control and treatment guidance in healthcare-associated infections.
When is CPT 87641 used?
Detects methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus for infection control and treatment guidance in healthcare-associated infections.
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