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86015 Actin antibody each

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Anti-actin, actin antibody

Actin antibody test measures antibodies against actin (a muscle and cytoplasmic protein), useful in diagnosing certain autoimmune liver diseases and autoimmune conditions.

In Plain Language

Liver antibody test; Autoimmune disease marker

Clinical Context

Found in autoimmune hepatitis and other autoimmune liver diseases. Used in diagnosis and management of liver autoimmunity. Often ordered with other liver antibody panels.

RVU Information

CPT 86015 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

ImmunologyHepatologyClinical Pathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86015?

CPT 86015 (Actin antibody each) is a Pathology & Lab code. Actin antibody test measures antibodies against actin (a muscle and cytoplasmic protein), useful in diagnosing certain autoimmune liver diseases and autoimmune conditions.

Who uses CPT code 86015?

CPT 86015 is used by Immunology, Hepatology, Clinical Pathology. Found in autoimmune hepatitis and other autoimmune liver diseases. Used in diagnosis and management of liver autoimmunity. Often ordered with other liver antibody panels.

When is CPT 86015 used?

Found in autoimmune hepatitis and other autoimmune liver diseases. Used in diagnosis and management of liver autoimmunity. Often ordered with other liver antibody panels.

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