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87904 Phenotype dna hiv with clt add

Pathology & Lab +Add-on

Also known as: HIV phenotype add-on

Infectious agent phenotypic drug susceptibility testing of human immunodeficiency virus with cell culture as add-on service.

In Plain Language

additional HIV drug sensitivity testing

Clinical Context

Add-on service for extended phenotypic analysis of HIV drug susceptibility in cell culture when initial testing indicates complexity.

RVU Information

CPT 87904 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 diseasevirology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87904?

CPT 87904 (Phenotype dna hiv with clt add) is a Pathology & Lab code. Infectious agent phenotypic drug susceptibility testing of human immunodeficiency virus with cell culture as add-on service.

Who uses CPT code 87904?

CPT 87904 is used by infectious disease, virology. Add-on service for extended phenotypic analysis of HIV drug susceptibility in cell culture when initial testing indicates complexity.

When is CPT 87904 used?

Add-on service for extended phenotypic analysis of HIV drug susceptibility in cell culture when initial testing indicates complexity.

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