86481 Tb ag response t-cell susp
Also known as: TB antigen response, T cell stimulation assay
Tuberculosis antigen response T cell stimulation test measuring T cell activation and cytokine release upon Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen exposure.
In Plain Language
TB immunity response test; T cell reaction test
Clinical Context
Evaluates T cell response to tuberculosis antigens in suspected tuberculosis infection. Used for latent tuberculosis infection screening, particularly in immunocompromised patients or those with high tuberculosis exposure risk.
RVU Information
CPT 86481 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 86481?
CPT 86481 (Tb ag response t-cell susp) is a Pathology & Lab code. Tuberculosis antigen response T cell stimulation test measuring T cell activation and cytokine release upon Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen exposure.
Who uses CPT code 86481?
CPT 86481 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pulmonology. Evaluates T cell response to tuberculosis antigens in suspected tuberculosis infection. Used for latent tuberculosis infection screening, particularly in immunocompromised patients or those with high tuberculosis exposure risk.
When is CPT 86481 used?
Evaluates T cell response to tuberculosis antigens in suspected tuberculosis infection. Used for latent tuberculosis infection screening, particularly in immunocompromised patients or those with high tuberculosis exposure risk.
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