86341 Islet cell antibody
Also known as: ICA, islet cell antibody
Islet cell antibody test detects autoantibodies against pancreatic islet cell antigens, marker for autoimmune diabetes mellitus and type 1 diabetes risk.
In Plain Language
Type 1 diabetes marker; Pancreas autoimmunity test
Clinical Context
Detects autoimmunity against pancreatic beta cells predicting type 1 diabetes development. Present in most new-onset type 1 diabetics.
RVU Information
CPT 86341 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 86341?
CPT 86341 (Islet cell antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Islet cell antibody test detects autoantibodies against pancreatic islet cell antigens, marker for autoimmune diabetes mellitus and type 1 diabetes risk.
Who uses CPT code 86341?
CPT 86341 is used by Endocrinology, Immunology, Clinical Pathology. Detects autoimmunity against pancreatic beta cells predicting type 1 diabetes development. Present in most new-onset type 1 diabetics.
When is CPT 86341 used?
Detects autoimmunity against pancreatic beta cells predicting type 1 diabetes development. Present in most new-onset type 1 diabetics.
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