81596 Nfct ds chrnc hcv 6 assays
Also known as: HCV confirmatory panel, hepatitis C test battery, 6-assay HCV panel
Infectious disease chronic hepatitis C virus screening utilizing 6 separate assays to detect current infection and assess treatment response.
In Plain Language
hepatitis C virus blood test; HCV confirmation test; liver disease screening
Clinical Context
Confirms hepatitis C diagnosis in patients with positive screening and monitors for successful treatment response after direct-acting antivirals.
RVU Information
CPT 81596 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 81596?
CPT 81596 (Nfct ds chrnc hcv 6 assays) is a Pathology & Lab code. Infectious disease chronic hepatitis C virus screening utilizing 6 separate assays to detect current infection and assess treatment response.
Who uses CPT code 81596?
CPT 81596 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology. Confirms hepatitis C diagnosis in patients with positive screening and monitors for successful treatment response after direct-acting antivirals.
When is CPT 81596 used?
Confirms hepatitis C diagnosis in patients with positive screening and monitors for successful treatment response after direct-acting antivirals.
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