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87903 Phenotype dna hiv with culture

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HIV phenotype with culture, HIV phenotypic DST

Infectious agent phenotypic drug susceptibility testing of human immunodeficiency virus with cell culture.

In Plain Language

HIV drug sensitivity testing with cell culture

Clinical Context

Used to assess HIV drug resistance through phenotypic characterization using cell culture methods for treatment optimization.

RVU Information

CPT 87903 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

infectious diseasevirologyclinical pathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87903?

CPT 87903 (Phenotype dna hiv with culture) is a Pathology & Lab code. Infectious agent phenotypic drug susceptibility testing of human immunodeficiency virus with cell culture.

Who uses CPT code 87903?

CPT 87903 is used by infectious disease, virology, clinical pathology. Used to assess HIV drug resistance through phenotypic characterization using cell culture methods for treatment optimization.

When is CPT 87903 used?

Used to assess HIV drug resistance through phenotypic characterization using cell culture methods for treatment optimization.

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