86359 T cells total count
Also known as: T cell count, total T cells
Total count of T lymphocytes, measured via flow cytometry to determine overall T cell population in peripheral blood.
In Plain Language
immune cell count; T lymphocyte test
Clinical Context
Essential for evaluating cell-mediated immunity, monitoring HIV/AIDS progression, and assessing response to immunosuppressive therapies. Commonly ordered with CD4 and CD8 counts to characterize immune status.
RVU Information
CPT 86359 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 86359?
CPT 86359 (T cells total count) is a Pathology & Lab code. Total count of T lymphocytes, measured via flow cytometry to determine overall T cell population in peripheral blood.
Who uses CPT code 86359?
CPT 86359 is used by Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Disease. Essential for evaluating cell-mediated immunity, monitoring HIV/AIDS progression, and assessing response to immunosuppressive therapies. Commonly ordered with CD4 and CD8 counts to characterize immune status.
When is CPT 86359 used?
Essential for evaluating cell-mediated immunity, monitoring HIV/AIDS progression, and assessing response to immunosuppressive therapies. Commonly ordered with CD4 and CD8 counts to characterize immune status.
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