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86341 Islet cell antibody

Pathology & Lab

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

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

EndocrinologyImmunologyClinical Pathology

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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