86603 Adenovirus antibody
Also known as: adenovirus antibody, adenovirus serology
Adenovirus antibody detection measuring immune response to adenovirus antigens indicating current or prior infection.
In Plain Language
viral infection antibody test; adenovirus test
Clinical Context
Identifies adenovirus infection in patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, or ocular disease. Antibody presence indicates current or recent infection.
RVU Information
CPT 86603 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 86603?
CPT 86603 (Adenovirus antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Adenovirus antibody detection measuring immune response to adenovirus antigens indicating current or prior infection.
Who uses CPT code 86603?
CPT 86603 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Pathology. Identifies adenovirus infection in patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, or ocular disease. Antibody presence indicates current or recent infection.
When is CPT 86603 used?
Identifies adenovirus infection in patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, or ocular disease. Antibody presence indicates current or recent infection.
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