86602 Antinomyces antibody
Also known as: Actinomyces antibody, actinomycosis serology
Actinomyces species antibody detection measuring immune response to gram-positive anaerobic bacteria causing chronic suppurative infections.
In Plain Language
bacterial infection antibody test; actinomycosis test
Clinical Context
Detects antibodies to Actinomyces species in suspected actinomycosis, typically presenting as chronic suppurative infection with draining sinuses. Aids diagnosis in culture-negative cases.
RVU Information
CPT 86602 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 86602?
CPT 86602 (Antinomyces antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Actinomyces species antibody detection measuring immune response to gram-positive anaerobic bacteria causing chronic suppurative infections.
Who uses CPT code 86602?
CPT 86602 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pathology. Detects antibodies to Actinomyces species in suspected actinomycosis, typically presenting as chronic suppurative infection with draining sinuses. Aids diagnosis in culture-negative cases.
When is CPT 86602 used?
Detects antibodies to Actinomyces species in suspected actinomycosis, typically presenting as chronic suppurative infection with draining sinuses. Aids diagnosis in culture-negative cases.
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