86147 Cardiolipin antibody each ig
Also known as: Cardiolipin antibody, anti-cardiolipin
Cardiolipin antibody test specific immunoglobulin class measures autoantibodies against cardiolipin phospholipid, component of antiphospholipid syndrome diagnostic criteria.
In Plain Language
Clotting disorder marker; Blood clot risk factor
Clinical Context
Key component of antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosis. Associated with venous and arterial thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and pregnancy complications.
RVU Information
CPT 86147 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 86147?
CPT 86147 (Cardiolipin antibody each ig) is a Pathology & Lab code. Cardiolipin antibody test specific immunoglobulin class measures autoantibodies against cardiolipin phospholipid, component of antiphospholipid syndrome diagnostic criteria.
Who uses CPT code 86147?
CPT 86147 is used by Immunology, Rheumatology, Hemostasis/Thrombosis. Key component of antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosis. Associated with venous and arterial thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and pregnancy complications.
When is CPT 86147 used?
Key component of antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosis. Associated with venous and arterial thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and pregnancy complications.
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