86641 Cryptococcus antibody
Also known as: Cryptococcus antibody, cryptococcosis serology
Cryptococcus neoformans antibody detection measuring immune response to encapsulated yeast causing meningitis and disseminated disease.
In Plain Language
fungal infection antibody test; meningitis fungal test
Clinical Context
Detects Cryptococcus antibodies in suspected cryptococcal meningitis or disseminated infection, particularly in immunocompromised patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
RVU Information
CPT 86641 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 86641?
CPT 86641 (Cryptococcus antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Cryptococcus neoformans antibody detection measuring immune response to encapsulated yeast causing meningitis and disseminated disease.
Who uses CPT code 86641?
CPT 86641 is used by Infectious Disease, Neurology, Immunology. Detects Cryptococcus antibodies in suspected cryptococcal meningitis or disseminated infection, particularly in immunocompromised patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
When is CPT 86641 used?
Detects Cryptococcus antibodies in suspected cryptococcal meningitis or disseminated infection, particularly in immunocompromised patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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