87798 Detection agent not otherwise specified dna amp
Also known as: Not otherwise specified amplified test, unspecified agent amplification
Unspecified infectious agent nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects unspecified pathogen with amplification.
In Plain Language
Unknown infection amplified test; Unspecified pathogen detection
Clinical Context
Used when amplified probe detection is performed for infectious agents not otherwise specified in standard test codes.
RVU Information
CPT 87798 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 87798?
CPT 87798 (Detection agent not otherwise specified dna amp) is a Pathology & Lab code. Unspecified infectious agent nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects unspecified pathogen with amplification.
Who uses CPT code 87798?
CPT 87798 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Microbiology. Used when amplified probe detection is performed for infectious agents not otherwise specified in standard test codes.
When is CPT 87798 used?
Used when amplified probe detection is performed for infectious agents not otherwise specified in standard test codes.
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