What does CPT code 87070 mean?
87070** Culture, bacterial; any other source but urine, blood or stool, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates.
What does an aerobic culture test for?
The primary aerobic bacterial agents of skin and tissue infections include S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, members of the enterobacteriaceae, and beta-hemolytic streptococci. The results of aerobic cultures assist the clinician with diagnosis and treatment of patients with bacterial infections.
What is the CPT code for a wound culture?
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 and/or 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
What is procedure code 87071?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 87071 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Microbiology Culture and Typing Procedures.
What is the CPT code for throat culture?
Throat Culture, Comprehensive
| Test Name: | Throat Culture, Comprehensive |
|---|---|
| Epic Order Code: | LAB228 |
| CPT Code: | 87070 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Throat |
| Acceptable Container(s): | Swab |
What is anaerobic bacterial infection?
Anaerobic bacteria are germs that can survive and grow where there is no oxygen. For example, it can thrive in human tissue that is injured and does not have oxygen-rich blood flowing to it. Infections like tetanus and gangrene are caused by anaerobic bacteria.
Can you bill for wound culture?
If a portion of specimen is submitted in a Anaerobic Transport Vial or tube and, if the source is appropriate, an anaerobic culture will also be performed and billed (CPT: 87075).
What is a wound culture?
A skin or wound culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is added to a substance that promotes the growth of germs. If no germs grow, the culture is negative.
What is CPT code C1760?
HCPCS code C1760 for Closure device, vascular (implantable/insertable) as maintained by CMS falls under Assorted Devices, Implants, and Systems .
Can 87624 and 87625 be billed together?
It is usually sufficient to test one specimen. Therefore, no more than one (1) unit of 87624 or 87625 for human papillomavirus molecular testing may be billed for the same date of service. More than one type of molecular test for the same organism will not be reimbursed for the same date of service.