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81378 Hla i & ii typing hour

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HLA typing, tissue typing high-resolution

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I and Class II typing using high-resolution methodology.

In Plain Language

detailed immune system protein matching; precise transplant compatibility test

Clinical Context

High-resolution HLA typing of both Class I and II for optimal transplant matching; provides maximum detail for predicting graft outcomes.

RVU Information

CPT 81378 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

transplant surgeryimmunologypathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81378?

CPT 81378 (Hla i & ii typing hour) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I and Class II typing using high-resolution methodology.

Who uses CPT code 81378?

CPT 81378 is used by transplant surgery, immunology, pathology. High-resolution HLA typing of both Class I and II for optimal transplant matching; provides maximum detail for predicting graft outcomes.

When is CPT 81378 used?

High-resolution HLA typing of both Class I and II for optimal transplant matching; provides maximum detail for predicting graft outcomes.

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