86036 Anca screening each antibody
Also known as: ANCA screen, vasculitis antibody screen
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) screen detects ANCA antibodies associated with systemic vasculitis, identifying patients with anti-myeloperoxidase or anti-proteinase 3 disease.
In Plain Language
Vasculitis test; Blood vessel disease marker
Clinical Context
Essential screening for systemic vasculitis including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
RVU Information
CPT 86036 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 86036?
CPT 86036 (Anca screening each antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) screen detects ANCA antibodies associated with systemic vasculitis, identifying patients with anti-myeloperoxidase or anti-proteinase 3 disease.
Who uses CPT code 86036?
CPT 86036 is used by Immunology, Rheumatology, Clinical Pathology. Essential screening for systemic vasculitis including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
When is CPT 86036 used?
Essential screening for systemic vasculitis including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
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