87901 Nfct agt gntyp alys hiv1 revision
Also known as: HIV genotyping, HIV resistance testing, HIV geno
Infectious agent genotypic analysis for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase and protease regions.
In Plain Language
HIV drug resistance testing; HIV mutation screening
Clinical Context
Used to identify drug resistance mutations in HIV 1 reverse transcriptase and protease genes to optimize antiretroviral therapy selection.
RVU Information
CPT 87901 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 87901?
CPT 87901 (Nfct agt gntyp alys hiv1 revision) is a Pathology & Lab code. Infectious agent genotypic analysis for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase and protease regions.
Who uses CPT code 87901?
CPT 87901 is used by infectious disease, virology, clinical pathology. Used to identify drug resistance mutations in HIV 1 reverse transcriptase and protease genes to optimize antiretroviral therapy selection.
When is CPT 87901 used?
Used to identify drug resistance mutations in HIV 1 reverse transcriptase and protease genes to optimize antiretroviral therapy selection.
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