86384 Nitroblue tetrazolium dye
Also known as: NBT test, nitroblue tetrazolium dye
Nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test measuring neutrophil oxidative burst capacity, assessing functional ability of phagocytes to generate reactive oxygen species.
In Plain Language
white blood cell function test; infection-fighting cell test
Clinical Context
Diagnoses chronic granulomatous disease by assessing neutrophil respiratory burst function. Measures ability of phagocytes to produce superoxide radicals essential for bacterial killing.
RVU Information
CPT 86384 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 86384?
CPT 86384 (Nitroblue tetrazolium dye) is a Pathology & Lab code. Nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test measuring neutrophil oxidative burst capacity, assessing functional ability of phagocytes to generate reactive oxygen species.
Who uses CPT code 86384?
CPT 86384 is used by Immunology, Hematology, Pathology. Diagnoses chronic granulomatous disease by assessing neutrophil respiratory burst function. Measures ability of phagocytes to produce superoxide radicals essential for bacterial killing.
When is CPT 86384 used?
Diagnoses chronic granulomatous disease by assessing neutrophil respiratory burst function. Measures ability of phagocytes to produce superoxide radicals essential for bacterial killing.
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