86015 Actin antibody each
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
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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