86060 Antistreptolysin o titer
Also known as: ASO titer, antistreptolysin titer
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer test quantitatively measures antibodies against streptolysin O toxin, indicating recent or past Group A Streptococcal infection.
In Plain Language
Strep throat test; Past infection detection
Clinical Context
Used to confirm recent Group A Streptococcal infection in patients with suspected acute rheumatic fever or post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Elevated titers indicate recent infection.
RVU Information
CPT 86060 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 86060?
CPT 86060 (Antistreptolysin o titer) is a Pathology & Lab code. Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer test quantitatively measures antibodies against streptolysin O toxin, indicating recent or past Group A Streptococcal infection.
Who uses CPT code 86060?
CPT 86060 is used by Microbiology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Pathology. Used to confirm recent Group A Streptococcal infection in patients with suspected acute rheumatic fever or post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Elevated titers indicate recent infection.
When is CPT 86060 used?
Used to confirm recent Group A Streptococcal infection in patients with suspected acute rheumatic fever or post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Elevated titers indicate recent infection.
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