86611 Bartonella antibody
Also known as: Bartonella antibody, bartonellosis serology
Bartonella species antibody detection measuring immune response to Bartonella bacteria in suspected bartonellosis.
In Plain Language
cat scratch disease antibody; bacterial infection test
Clinical Context
Detects Bartonella antibodies in suspected cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, or other bartonellosis. Important diagnostic tool for culture-negative infections.
RVU Information
CPT 86611 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 86611?
CPT 86611 (Bartonella antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bartonella species antibody detection measuring immune response to Bartonella bacteria in suspected bartonellosis.
Who uses CPT code 86611?
CPT 86611 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pathology. Detects Bartonella antibodies in suspected cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, or other bartonellosis. Important diagnostic tool for culture-negative infections.
When is CPT 86611 used?
Detects Bartonella antibodies in suspected cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, or other bartonellosis. Important diagnostic tool for culture-negative infections.
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