86051 Aquaporin-4 antb elisa
Also known as: AQP4 antibody ELISA, aquaporin-4 ELISA
Aquaporin-4 antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test detects autoantibodies against aquaporin-4 water channel protein, diagnostic for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
In Plain Language
Nerve inflammation disease test; Spinal cord disease marker
Clinical Context
Diagnostic test for aquaporin-4-seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Highly specific for this demyelinating disease affecting optic nerves and spinal cord.
RVU Information
CPT 86051 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 86051?
CPT 86051 (Aquaporin-4 antb elisa) is a Pathology & Lab code. Aquaporin-4 antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test detects autoantibodies against aquaporin-4 water channel protein, diagnostic for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
Who uses CPT code 86051?
CPT 86051 is used by Neurology, Immunology, Clinical Pathology. Diagnostic test for aquaporin-4-seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Highly specific for this demyelinating disease affecting optic nerves and spinal cord.
When is CPT 86051 used?
Diagnostic test for aquaporin-4-seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Highly specific for this demyelinating disease affecting optic nerves and spinal cord.
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