86609 Bacterium antibody
Also known as: bacterial antibody, bacteria serology
Bacterium antibody detection measuring immune response to unspecified bacterial antigens in serology testing.
In Plain Language
bacterial infection test; bacteria antibody test
Clinical Context
General bacterial serology code for detecting antibodies to bacteria not otherwise specified. Used for non-standard or emerging bacterial pathogens.
RVU Information
CPT 86609 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 86609?
CPT 86609 (Bacterium antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bacterium antibody detection measuring immune response to unspecified bacterial antigens in serology testing.
Who uses CPT code 86609?
CPT 86609 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pathology. General bacterial serology code for detecting antibodies to bacteria not otherwise specified. Used for non-standard or emerging bacterial pathogens.
When is CPT 86609 used?
General bacterial serology code for detecting antibodies to bacteria not otherwise specified. Used for non-standard or emerging bacterial pathogens.
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