86606 Aspergillus antibody
Also known as: Aspergillus antibody, aspergillosis serology
Aspergillus species antibody detection measuring immune response to Aspergillus antigens in suspected invasive or allergic disease.
In Plain Language
fungal infection antibody test; mold infection test
Clinical Context
Detects antibodies to Aspergillus in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and invasive aspergillosis. Particularly important in immunocompromised patients.
RVU Information
CPT 86606 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 86606?
CPT 86606 (Aspergillus antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Aspergillus species antibody detection measuring immune response to Aspergillus antigens in suspected invasive or allergic disease.
Who uses CPT code 86606?
CPT 86606 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pulmonology. Detects antibodies to Aspergillus in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and invasive aspergillosis. Particularly important in immunocompromised patients.
When is CPT 86606 used?
Detects antibodies to Aspergillus in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and invasive aspergillosis. Particularly important in immunocompromised patients.
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