86146 Beta-2 glycoprotein antibody
Also known as: Beta-2 GP antibody, anti-beta-2 glycoprotein
Beta-2 glycoprotein antibody test measures autoantibodies against beta-2 glycoprotein I, a cofactor for lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin in antiphospholipid syndrome.
In Plain Language
Clotting disorder antibody test; Thrombosis risk marker
Clinical Context
Component of antiphospholipid antibody panel for diagnosing antiphospholipid syndrome. Associated with thrombosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
RVU Information
CPT 86146 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 86146?
CPT 86146 (Beta-2 glycoprotein antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Beta-2 glycoprotein antibody test measures autoantibodies against beta-2 glycoprotein I, a cofactor for lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin in antiphospholipid syndrome.
Who uses CPT code 86146?
CPT 86146 is used by Immunology, Hemostasis/Thrombosis, Rheumatology. Component of antiphospholipid antibody panel for diagnosing antiphospholipid syndrome. Associated with thrombosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
When is CPT 86146 used?
Component of antiphospholipid antibody panel for diagnosing antiphospholipid syndrome. Associated with thrombosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
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