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86486 Skin test unlisted antigen each

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: unlisted skin test, custom antigen test

Unlisted antigen skin test intradermal injection measuring delayed-type hypersensitivity response to non-standard or specialty antigens each test performed.

Clinical Context

Used for intradermal testing with antigens not otherwise specified in standard testing panels. Allows flexibility for evaluating hypersensitivity to specialty organisms or environmental antigens.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.19
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.20

Est. Medicare Payment

$6.68

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

ImmunologyDermatologyInfectious Disease

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