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81106 Hpa-2 genotyping

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HPA-2 typing, human platelet antigen 2

Genotyping of the human platelet antigen 2 (HPA-2) system to identify allelic variants involved in platelet immunization.

In Plain Language

blood platelet type test; HPA-2 variant detection

Clinical Context

Used to assess platelet alloimmunization status and guide management of transfusion-related immunological complications in multiply transfused patients.

RVU Information

CPT 81106 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

PathologyHematologyTransfusion Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81106?

CPT 81106 (Hpa-2 genotyping) is a Pathology & Lab code. Genotyping of the human platelet antigen 2 (HPA-2) system to identify allelic variants involved in platelet immunization.

Who uses CPT code 81106?

CPT 81106 is used by Pathology, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine. Used to assess platelet alloimmunization status and guide management of transfusion-related immunological complications in multiply transfused patients.

When is CPT 81106 used?

Used to assess platelet alloimmunization status and guide management of transfusion-related immunological complications in multiply transfused patients.

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