86635 Coccidioides antibody
Also known as: Coccidioides antibody, coccidioidomycosis serology
Coccidioides immitis antibody detection measuring immune response to dimorphic fungus endemic to southwestern United States.
In Plain Language
fungal infection antibody test; valley fever test
Clinical Context
Detects Coccidioides immitis antibodies in suspected coccidioidomycosis endemic to arid southwestern regions. Both immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G important for disease staging.
RVU Information
CPT 86635 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 86635?
CPT 86635 (Coccidioides antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Coccidioides immitis antibody detection measuring immune response to dimorphic fungus endemic to southwestern United States.
Who uses CPT code 86635?
CPT 86635 is used by Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Immunology. Detects Coccidioides immitis antibodies in suspected coccidioidomycosis endemic to arid southwestern regions. Both immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G important for disease staging.
When is CPT 86635 used?
Detects Coccidioides immitis antibodies in suspected coccidioidomycosis endemic to arid southwestern regions. Both immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G important for disease staging.
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