87811 Sars-cov-2 covid19 with optic
Also known as: COVID test, SARS-CoV-2 antigen, COVID ag
Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with optical observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) identification.
In Plain Language
COVID-19 rapid test; coronavirus test
Clinical Context
Used for rapid detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in patients with respiratory symptoms for diagnosis and infection control.
RVU Information
CPT 87811 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 87811?
CPT 87811 (Sars-cov-2 covid19 with optic) is a Pathology & Lab code. Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with optical observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) identification.
Who uses CPT code 87811?
CPT 87811 is used by infectious disease, emergency medicine, clinical pathology. Used for rapid detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in patients with respiratory symptoms for diagnosis and infection control.
When is CPT 87811 used?
Used for rapid detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in patients with respiratory symptoms for diagnosis and infection control.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.