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81490 Autoimmune ra alys 12 bmrk

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: autoimmune panel, autoimmune disease screening

Autoimmune disease analysis using 12 biomarkers in serum or plasma.

In Plain Language

blood test for autoimmune diseases

Clinical Context

Detects multiple autoimmune disease biomarkers for diagnosis and classification of systemic autoimmune conditions.

RVU Information

CPT 81490 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

rheumatologyimmunologypathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81490?

CPT 81490 (Autoimmune ra alys 12 bmrk) is a Pathology & Lab code. Autoimmune disease analysis using 12 biomarkers in serum or plasma.

Who uses CPT code 81490?

CPT 81490 is used by rheumatology, immunology, pathology. Detects multiple autoimmune disease biomarkers for diagnosis and classification of systemic autoimmune conditions.

When is CPT 81490 used?

Detects multiple autoimmune disease biomarkers for diagnosis and classification of systemic autoimmune conditions.

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