86337 Insulin antibodies
Also known as: Anti-insulin, insulin antibody
Insulin antibody test measures antibodies against insulin produced by patients receiving insulin therapy, detecting potential immune resistance to insulin.
In Plain Language
Insulin resistance detection; Insulin immune response
Clinical Context
Detects immune response to exogenous insulin in insulin-treated diabetic patients. Insulin antibodies may reduce insulin efficacy and contribute to insulin resistance.
RVU Information
CPT 86337 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 86337?
CPT 86337 (Insulin antibodies) is a Pathology & Lab code. Insulin antibody test measures antibodies against insulin produced by patients receiving insulin therapy, detecting potential immune resistance to insulin.
Who uses CPT code 86337?
CPT 86337 is used by Endocrinology, Immunology, Clinical Pathology. Detects immune response to exogenous insulin in insulin-treated diabetic patients. Insulin antibodies may reduce insulin efficacy and contribute to insulin resistance.
When is CPT 86337 used?
Detects immune response to exogenous insulin in insulin-treated diabetic patients. Insulin antibodies may reduce insulin efficacy and contribute to insulin resistance.
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