86612 Blastomyces antibody
Also known as: Blastomyces antibody, blastomycosis serology
Blastomyces dermatitidis antibody detection measuring immune response to dimorphic fungus causing blastomycosis.
In Plain Language
fungal infection antibody test; blastomycosis test
Clinical Context
Detects antibodies to Blastomyces dermatitidis in suspected pulmonary or disseminated blastomycosis. Endemic to North America with particular prevalence in Mississippi and Ohio river basins.
RVU Information
CPT 86612 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 86612?
CPT 86612 (Blastomyces antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Blastomyces dermatitidis antibody detection measuring immune response to dimorphic fungus causing blastomycosis.
Who uses CPT code 86612?
CPT 86612 is used by Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Immunology. Detects antibodies to Blastomyces dermatitidis in suspected pulmonary or disseminated blastomycosis. Endemic to North America with particular prevalence in Mississippi and Ohio river basins.
When is CPT 86612 used?
Detects antibodies to Blastomyces dermatitidis in suspected pulmonary or disseminated blastomycosis. Endemic to North America with particular prevalence in Mississippi and Ohio river basins.
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