87797 Detection agent not otherwise specified dna dir
Also known as: Not otherwise specified pathogen test, unspecified agent detection
Unspecified infectious agent nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Detects unspecified pathogen.
In Plain Language
Unknown infection test; Unspecified pathogen detection
Clinical Context
Used when direct probe detection is performed for infectious agents not otherwise specified in standard test codes.
RVU Information
CPT 87797 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 87797?
CPT 87797 (Detection agent not otherwise specified dna dir) is a Pathology & Lab code. Unspecified infectious agent nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Detects unspecified pathogen.
Who uses CPT code 87797?
CPT 87797 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Used when direct probe detection is performed for infectious agents not otherwise specified in standard test codes.
When is CPT 87797 used?
Used when direct probe detection is performed for infectious agents not otherwise specified in standard test codes.
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