86381 Mitochondrial antibody each
Also known as: AMA, anti-mitochondrial antibody
Anti-mitochondrial antibody detection for each specific antigen, identifying autoimmune response against mitochondrial proteins in various organs.
In Plain Language
autoimmune liver test; mitochondrial antibody
Clinical Context
Highly specific for primary biliary cholangitis (formerly primary biliary cirrhosis). Anti-mitochondrial antibodies are present in 90-95% of primary biliary cholangitis patients and rarely found in other conditions.
RVU Information
CPT 86381 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 86381?
CPT 86381 (Mitochondrial antibody each) is a Pathology & Lab code. Anti-mitochondrial antibody detection for each specific antigen, identifying autoimmune response against mitochondrial proteins in various organs.
Who uses CPT code 86381?
CPT 86381 is used by Hepatology, Immunology, Pathology. Highly specific for primary biliary cholangitis (formerly primary biliary cirrhosis). Anti-mitochondrial antibodies are present in 90-95% of primary biliary cholangitis patients and rarely found in other conditions.
When is CPT 86381 used?
Highly specific for primary biliary cholangitis (formerly primary biliary cirrhosis). Anti-mitochondrial antibodies are present in 90-95% of primary biliary cholangitis patients and rarely found in other conditions.
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