86361 T cell absolute count
Also known as: T cell absolute count, total T count
Absolute count of T lymphocytes in peripheral blood, quantifying total number of T cells per microliter of blood.
In Plain Language
T cell number count; T lymphocyte count
Clinical Context
Evaluates immune competence in immunocompromised states, monitors disease progression in HIV infection, and assesses adequacy of immune reconstitution after transplantation or vaccination.
RVU Information
CPT 86361 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 86361?
CPT 86361 (T cell absolute count) is a Pathology & Lab code. Absolute count of T lymphocytes in peripheral blood, quantifying total number of T cells per microliter of blood.
Who uses CPT code 86361?
CPT 86361 is used by Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Disease. Evaluates immune competence in immunocompromised states, monitors disease progression in HIV infection, and assesses adequacy of immune reconstitution after transplantation or vaccination.
When is CPT 86361 used?
Evaluates immune competence in immunocompromised states, monitors disease progression in HIV infection, and assesses adequacy of immune reconstitution after transplantation or vaccination.
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