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81381 Hla i typing 1 allele hour

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: single allele HLA typing, allele level typing

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I typing at single allele level using high-resolution methodology.

In Plain Language

detailed single gene variant test; high-resolution allele identification

Clinical Context

Identifies single HLA Class I allele with high-resolution detail; used for cases requiring precise allelic identification.

RVU Information

CPT 81381 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 81381?

CPT 81381 (Hla i typing 1 allele hour) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class I typing at single allele level using high-resolution methodology.

Who uses CPT code 81381?

CPT 81381 is used by transplant surgery, immunology, pathology. Identifies single HLA Class I allele with high-resolution detail; used for cases requiring precise allelic identification.

When is CPT 81381 used?

Identifies single HLA Class I allele with high-resolution detail; used for cases requiring precise allelic identification.

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