86625 Campylobacter antibody
Also known as: Campylobacter antibody, campylobacteriosis serology
Campylobacter species antibody detection measuring immune response to Campylobacter bacteria in gastroenteritis.
In Plain Language
food poisoning antibody test; diarrheal disease antibody
Clinical Context
Detects Campylobacter antibodies in gastrointestinal infection and post-infection complications including Guillain-Barré syndrome. Useful when stool cultures negative.
RVU Information
CPT 86625 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 86625?
CPT 86625 (Campylobacter antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Campylobacter species antibody detection measuring immune response to Campylobacter bacteria in gastroenteritis.
Who uses CPT code 86625?
CPT 86625 is used by Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Immunology. Detects Campylobacter antibodies in gastrointestinal infection and post-infection complications including Guillain-Barré syndrome. Useful when stool cultures negative.
When is CPT 86625 used?
Detects Campylobacter antibodies in gastrointestinal infection and post-infection complications including Guillain-Barré syndrome. Useful when stool cultures negative.
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