86000 Agglutinins febrile antigen
Also known as: Febrile agglutinins, Widal test
Febrile agglutinin test measures antibodies to bacterial antigens (O and H antigens from Salmonella, Shigella, Rickettsia, and Proteus organisms) that rise during infection.
In Plain Language
Fever-related bacteria test; Infection antibody screening
Clinical Context
Primarily used to diagnose typhoid fever and paratyphoid infections. Tests for antibody development against bacterial antigens appearing during acute infection.
RVU Information
CPT 86000 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 86000?
CPT 86000 (Agglutinins febrile antigen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Febrile agglutinin test measures antibodies to bacterial antigens (O and H antigens from Salmonella, Shigella, Rickettsia, and Proteus organisms) that rise during infection.
Who uses CPT code 86000?
CPT 86000 is used by Immunology, Microbiology, Infectious Disease. Primarily used to diagnose typhoid fever and paratyphoid infections. Tests for antibody development against bacterial antigens appearing during acute infection.
When is CPT 86000 used?
Primarily used to diagnose typhoid fever and paratyphoid infections. Tests for antibody development against bacterial antigens appearing during acute infection.
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