81380 Hla i typing 1 locus hour
Also known as: single locus high-resolution HLA typing
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I typing at a single locus using high-resolution methodology.
In Plain Language
detailed single immune protein test; high-resolution single location
Clinical Context
High-resolution typing for one HLA Class I locus with extensive allelic detail; used for precise matching at specific locus.
RVU Information
CPT 81380 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 81380?
CPT 81380 (Hla i typing 1 locus hour) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I typing at a single locus using high-resolution methodology.
Who uses CPT code 81380?
CPT 81380 is used by transplant surgery, immunology, pathology. High-resolution typing for one HLA Class I locus with extensive allelic detail; used for precise matching at specific locus.
When is CPT 81380 used?
High-resolution typing for one HLA Class I locus with extensive allelic detail; used for precise matching at specific locus.
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