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86386 Nuclear matrix protein 22

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: NMP22, nuclear matrix protein 22

Nuclear matrix protein 22 detection measuring tumor-associated antigen presence in urine, used as a tumor marker for bladder cancer screening.

In Plain Language

bladder cancer marker test; urine cancer screening

Clinical Context

Detects nuclear matrix protein 22 in urine as marker for bladder cancer. Useful for surveillance of patients with history of transitional cell carcinoma and screening of patients with hematuria.

RVU Information

CPT 86386 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

UrologyOncologyPathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86386?

CPT 86386 (Nuclear matrix protein 22) is a Pathology & Lab code. Nuclear matrix protein 22 detection measuring tumor-associated antigen presence in urine, used as a tumor marker for bladder cancer screening.

Who uses CPT code 86386?

CPT 86386 is used by Urology, Oncology, Pathology. Detects nuclear matrix protein 22 in urine as marker for bladder cancer. Useful for surveillance of patients with history of transitional cell carcinoma and screening of patients with hematuria.

When is CPT 86386 used?

Detects nuclear matrix protein 22 in urine as marker for bladder cancer. Useful for surveillance of patients with history of transitional cell carcinoma and screening of patients with hematuria.

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