86408 Neutrlzg antb sarscov2 scr
Also known as: SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody screen, COVID-19 neutralizing antibody
Neutralizing antibody to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 screening test, measuring functional antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in screening format.
In Plain Language
COVID-19 immunity test; coronavirus protection test
Clinical Context
Screens for functional neutralizing antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, indicating protective immunity post-infection or vaccination. Useful for population immunity surveys and vaccine effectiveness studies.
RVU Information
CPT 86408 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 86408?
CPT 86408 (Neutrlzg antb sarscov2 scr) is a Pathology & Lab code. Neutralizing antibody to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 screening test, measuring functional antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in screening format.
Who uses CPT code 86408?
CPT 86408 is used by Virology, Immunology, Infectious Disease. Screens for functional neutralizing antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, indicating protective immunity post-infection or vaccination. Useful for population immunity surveys and vaccine effectiveness studies.
When is CPT 86408 used?
Screens for functional neutralizing antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, indicating protective immunity post-infection or vaccination. Useful for population immunity surveys and vaccine effectiveness studies.
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