86200 Ccp antibody
Also known as: Anti-CCP, CCP antibody
Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test measures autoantibodies against citrullinated proteins, highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
In Plain Language
Rheumatoid arthritis test; Inflammatory joint disease marker
Clinical Context
More specific for rheumatoid arthritis than rheumatoid factor. Present in 70% of rheumatoid arthritis and may appear before clinical symptoms. Predicts disease severity.
RVU Information
CPT 86200 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 86200?
CPT 86200 (Ccp antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test measures autoantibodies against citrullinated proteins, highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
Who uses CPT code 86200?
CPT 86200 is used by Rheumatology, Immunology, Clinical Pathology. More specific for rheumatoid arthritis than rheumatoid factor. Present in 70% of rheumatoid arthritis and may appear before clinical symptoms. Predicts disease severity.
When is CPT 86200 used?
More specific for rheumatoid arthritis than rheumatoid factor. Present in 70% of rheumatoid arthritis and may appear before clinical symptoms. Predicts disease severity.
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