86618 Lyme disease antibody
Also known as: Lyme disease antibody, Borrelia burgdorferi serology
Lyme disease antibody detection using alternative serologic method for Borrelia burgdorferi in suspected Lyme disease.
In Plain Language
tick-borne disease antibody; Lyme disease test
Clinical Context
Alternative serologic test for Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in Lyme disease. May use different antigen presentation or detection methodology than standard enzyme immunoassay.
RVU Information
CPT 86618 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 86618?
CPT 86618 (Lyme disease antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Lyme disease antibody detection using alternative serologic method for Borrelia burgdorferi in suspected Lyme disease.
Who uses CPT code 86618?
CPT 86618 is used by Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, Immunology. Alternative serologic test for Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in Lyme disease. May use different antigen presentation or detection methodology than standard enzyme immunoassay.
When is CPT 86618 used?
Alternative serologic test for Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in Lyme disease. May use different antigen presentation or detection methodology than standard enzyme immunoassay.
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