86638 Q fever antibody
Also known as: Q fever antibody, Coxiella burnetii serology
Coxiella burnetii antibody detection measuring immune response to causative agent of Q fever.
In Plain Language
Q fever test; animal exposure antibody test
Clinical Context
Detects Q fever antibodies in suspected acute or chronic Coxiella burnetii infection. Important occupational exposure in livestock workers and veterinarians.
RVU Information
CPT 86638 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 86638?
CPT 86638 (Q fever antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Coxiella burnetii antibody detection measuring immune response to causative agent of Q fever.
Who uses CPT code 86638?
CPT 86638 is used by Infectious Disease, Occupational Medicine, Immunology. Detects Q fever antibodies in suspected acute or chronic Coxiella burnetii infection. Important occupational exposure in livestock workers and veterinarians.
When is CPT 86638 used?
Detects Q fever antibodies in suspected acute or chronic Coxiella burnetii infection. Important occupational exposure in livestock workers and veterinarians.
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