86580 Tb intradermal test
Also known as: TB skin test, Mantoux test, PPD test
Tuberculosis intradermal test (Mantoux test) measuring delayed-type hypersensitivity response to purified protein derivative antigen at 48-72 hours.
In Plain Language
tuberculosis test; skin bump test
Clinical Context
Traditional screening for tuberculosis infection. Induration measured at 48-72 hours with interpretation based on patient risk factors. Limitations include bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination false positives and variable sensitivity.
RVU Information
CPT 86580 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 86580?
CPT 86580 (Tb intradermal test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Tuberculosis intradermal test (Mantoux test) measuring delayed-type hypersensitivity response to purified protein derivative antigen at 48-72 hours.
Who uses CPT code 86580?
CPT 86580 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pulmonology. Traditional screening for tuberculosis infection. Induration measured at 48-72 hours with interpretation based on patient risk factors. Limitations include bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination false positives and variable sensitivity.
When is CPT 86580 used?
Traditional screening for tuberculosis infection. Induration measured at 48-72 hours with interpretation based on patient risk factors. Limitations include bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination false positives and variable sensitivity.
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