81263 Igh vari regional mutation
Also known as: IGH somatic hypermutation analysis, B-cell maturation assessment
Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain (IGH) variable region mutation analysis to detect hypervariable region mutations and assess B-cell lymphoma characteristics.
In Plain Language
B-cell lymphoma mutation testing; Immune cell clonality assessment
Clinical Context
Evaluates somatic hypermutation patterns in IGH variable regions for prognostic information in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other B-cell malignancies.
RVU Information
CPT 81263 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 81263?
CPT 81263 (Igh vari regional mutation) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain (IGH) variable region mutation analysis to detect hypervariable region mutations and assess B-cell lymphoma characteristics.
Who uses CPT code 81263?
CPT 81263 is used by Pathology, Oncology, Hematology. Evaluates somatic hypermutation patterns in IGH variable regions for prognostic information in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other B-cell malignancies.
When is CPT 81263 used?
Evaluates somatic hypermutation patterns in IGH variable regions for prognostic information in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other B-cell malignancies.
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