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86037 Anca titer each antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: ANCA titer, ANCA quantitation

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) titer test quantitatively measures the level of ANCA antibodies to assess disease activity and severity in vasculitis patients.

In Plain Language

Vasculitis severity test; Disease activity marker

Clinical Context

Provides quantitative assessment of ANCA levels for disease monitoring and prognosis in systemic vasculitis. Higher titers may correlate with disease activity.

RVU Information

CPT 86037 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

ImmunologyRheumatologyClinical Pathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86037?

CPT 86037 (Anca titer each antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) titer test quantitatively measures the level of ANCA antibodies to assess disease activity and severity in vasculitis patients.

Who uses CPT code 86037?

CPT 86037 is used by Immunology, Rheumatology, Clinical Pathology. Provides quantitative assessment of ANCA levels for disease monitoring and prognosis in systemic vasculitis. Higher titers may correlate with disease activity.

When is CPT 86037 used?

Provides quantitative assessment of ANCA levels for disease monitoring and prognosis in systemic vasculitis. Higher titers may correlate with disease activity.

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