86063 Antistreptolysin o screening
Also known as: ASO screen, streptococcal antibody screen
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) screen test qualitatively detects antibodies against streptolysin O without quantitative titer, rapid screening for Group A Streptococcal exposure.
In Plain Language
Strep infection screening; Quick strep test
Clinical Context
Rapid initial screening for Group A Streptococcal infection exposure. Positive results may warrant confirmatory ASO titer or other streptococcal serology.
RVU Information
CPT 86063 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 86063?
CPT 86063 (Antistreptolysin o screening) is a Pathology & Lab code. Antistreptolysin O (ASO) screen test qualitatively detects antibodies against streptolysin O without quantitative titer, rapid screening for Group A Streptococcal exposure.
Who uses CPT code 86063?
CPT 86063 is used by Microbiology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Pathology. Rapid initial screening for Group A Streptococcal infection exposure. Positive results may warrant confirmatory ASO titer or other streptococcal serology.
When is CPT 86063 used?
Rapid initial screening for Group A Streptococcal infection exposure. Positive results may warrant confirmatory ASO titer or other streptococcal serology.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.