86581 Strptcs pneum antb serot ia
Also known as: pneumococcal antibody, streptococcus pneumoniae serology
Streptococcus pneumoniae antibody serotype immunoassay measuring immune response to specific pneumococcal polysaccharide capsular antigens.
In Plain Language
pneumonia antibody test; lung infection immunity test
Clinical Context
Evaluates pneumococcal vaccine response and documents post-vaccine antibody development. Used to assess immune adequacy following pneumococcal conjugate or polysaccharide vaccination.
RVU Information
CPT 86581 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 86581?
CPT 86581 (Strptcs pneum antb serot ia) is a Pathology & Lab code. Streptococcus pneumoniae antibody serotype immunoassay measuring immune response to specific pneumococcal polysaccharide capsular antigens.
Who uses CPT code 86581?
CPT 86581 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pathology. Evaluates pneumococcal vaccine response and documents post-vaccine antibody development. Used to assess immune adequacy following pneumococcal conjugate or polysaccharide vaccination.
When is CPT 86581 used?
Evaluates pneumococcal vaccine response and documents post-vaccine antibody development. Used to assess immune adequacy following pneumococcal conjugate or polysaccharide vaccination.
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