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86039 Antinuclear antibodies (ana)

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: ANA, antinuclear antibody assay

Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test with parenthetical notation indicating specific immunological methodology or multiplex platform used for autoantigen detection.

In Plain Language

Lupus test; Autoimmune antibody detection

Clinical Context

Screening for systemic autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease using alternative methodologies.

RVU Information

CPT 86039 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 86039?

CPT 86039 (Antinuclear antibodies (ana)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test with parenthetical notation indicating specific immunological methodology or multiplex platform used for autoantigen detection.

Who uses CPT code 86039?

CPT 86039 is used by Immunology, Rheumatology, Clinical Pathology. Screening for systemic autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease using alternative methodologies.

When is CPT 86039 used?

Screening for systemic autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease using alternative methodologies.

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