87900 Phenotype infection agent drug
Also known as: phenotype drug susceptibility, phenotypic DST
Phenotypic drug susceptibility testing of infectious agent by methods other than microdilution.
In Plain Language
antibiotic sensitivity testing; drug resistance testing
Clinical Context
Used to determine susceptibility patterns of isolated infectious organisms to antimicrobial agents to guide therapy selection.
RVU Information
CPT 87900 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 87900?
CPT 87900 (Phenotype infection agent drug) is a Pathology & Lab code. Phenotypic drug susceptibility testing of infectious agent by methods other than microdilution.
Who uses CPT code 87900?
CPT 87900 is used by microbiology, infectious disease, clinical pathology. Used to determine susceptibility patterns of isolated infectious organisms to antimicrobial agents to guide therapy selection.
When is CPT 87900 used?
Used to determine susceptibility patterns of isolated infectious organisms to antimicrobial agents to guide therapy selection.
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