86615 Bordetella antibody
Also known as: pertussis antibody, whooping cough antibody
Bordetella pertussis antibody detection measuring immune response to Bordetella pertussis indicating current or prior whooping cough infection.
In Plain Language
whooping cough antibody test; pertussis test
Clinical Context
Detects pertussis antibodies for diagnosis of acute infection and documentation of immunity. Useful for evaluating prolonged cough and in outbreak settings.
RVU Information
CPT 86615 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 86615?
CPT 86615 (Bordetella antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Bordetella pertussis antibody detection measuring immune response to Bordetella pertussis indicating current or prior whooping cough infection.
Who uses CPT code 86615?
CPT 86615 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pulmonology. Detects pertussis antibodies for diagnosis of acute infection and documentation of immunity. Useful for evaluating prolonged cough and in outbreak settings.
When is CPT 86615 used?
Detects pertussis antibodies for diagnosis of acute infection and documentation of immunity. Useful for evaluating prolonged cough and in outbreak settings.
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