87652 Strep a dna quantitative
Also known as: Strep A quantitative test, Group A strep viral load
Streptococcus pyogenes nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures strep load.
In Plain Language
Strep count test; Streptococcus level measurement
Clinical Context
Quantifies Streptococcus pyogenes burden to assess severity of Group A strep infection.
RVU Information
CPT 87652 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 87652?
CPT 87652 (Strep a dna quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Streptococcus pyogenes nucleic acid quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction or similar quantitative technique. Measures strep load.
Who uses CPT code 87652?
CPT 87652 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Quantifies Streptococcus pyogenes burden to assess severity of Group A strep infection.
When is CPT 87652 used?
Quantifies Streptococcus pyogenes burden to assess severity of Group A strep infection.
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