86480 Tb test cell immun measure
Also known as: IGRA, interferon-gamma release assay, TB gold test
Tuberculosis cell-mediated immunity measurement via interferon-gamma release assays, quantifying T cell response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens.
In Plain Language
TB immunity test; tuberculosis blood test
Clinical Context
Detects cell-mediated immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis indicating latent tuberculosis infection or active disease. Increasingly preferred over skin testing due to improved specificity and lack of false positives from bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination.
RVU Information
CPT 86480 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 86480?
CPT 86480 (Tb test cell immun measure) is a Pathology & Lab code. Tuberculosis cell-mediated immunity measurement via interferon-gamma release assays, quantifying T cell response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens.
Who uses CPT code 86480?
CPT 86480 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pulmonology. Detects cell-mediated immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis indicating latent tuberculosis infection or active disease. Increasingly preferred over skin testing due to improved specificity and lack of false positives from bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination.
When is CPT 86480 used?
Detects cell-mediated immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis indicating latent tuberculosis infection or active disease. Increasingly preferred over skin testing due to improved specificity and lack of false positives from bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination.
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