86336 Inhibin a
Also known as: Inhibin A, maternal inhibin
Inhibin A measurement quantifies this hormone-like protein produced by ovarian follicles and placenta, used in maternal screening for Down syndrome risk.
In Plain Language
Pregnancy screening test; Down syndrome risk marker
Clinical Context
Component of second-trimester maternal screening (quad screen). Elevated inhibin A levels increase Down syndrome risk in combination with other markers.
RVU Information
CPT 86336 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 86336?
CPT 86336 (Inhibin a) is a Pathology & Lab code. Inhibin A measurement quantifies this hormone-like protein produced by ovarian follicles and placenta, used in maternal screening for Down syndrome risk.
Who uses CPT code 86336?
CPT 86336 is used by Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Clinical Pathology. Component of second-trimester maternal screening (quad screen). Elevated inhibin A levels increase Down syndrome risk in combination with other markers.
When is CPT 86336 used?
Component of second-trimester maternal screening (quad screen). Elevated inhibin A levels increase Down syndrome risk in combination with other markers.
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