86277 Growth hormone antibody
Also known as: Anti-growth hormone, growth hormone antibody
Growth hormone antibody test detects antibodies against growth hormone, significant in evaluating patients receiving recombinant growth hormone therapy for potential immunologic resistance.
In Plain Language
Growth hormone immune response; GH therapy resistance test
Clinical Context
Detects neutralizing antibodies that may develop during growth hormone replacement therapy, affecting treatment efficacy in growth hormone deficiency.
RVU Information
CPT 86277 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 86277?
CPT 86277 (Growth hormone antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Growth hormone antibody test detects antibodies against growth hormone, significant in evaluating patients receiving recombinant growth hormone therapy for potential immunologic resistance.
Who uses CPT code 86277?
CPT 86277 is used by Endocrinology, Immunology, Clinical Pathology. Detects neutralizing antibodies that may develop during growth hormone replacement therapy, affecting treatment efficacy in growth hormone deficiency.
When is CPT 86277 used?
Detects neutralizing antibodies that may develop during growth hormone replacement therapy, affecting treatment efficacy in growth hormone deficiency.
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