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81379 Hla i typing complete hour

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: complete HLA Class I typing, high-resolution HLA-A, B, C

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I typing using complete methodology with high-resolution analysis.

In Plain Language

detailed immune Class I protein test; complete high-resolution tissue type

Clinical Context

Comprehensive high-resolution HLA Class I typing identifying all three major Class I genes with detailed allele information.

RVU Information

CPT 81379 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 81379?

CPT 81379 (Hla i typing complete hour) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I typing using complete methodology with high-resolution analysis.

Who uses CPT code 81379?

CPT 81379 is used by transplant surgery, immunology, pathology. Comprehensive high-resolution HLA Class I typing identifying all three major Class I genes with detailed allele information.

When is CPT 81379 used?

Comprehensive high-resolution HLA Class I typing identifying all three major Class I genes with detailed allele information.

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