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86652 Encephaltis east eqne anbdy

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Eastern equine encephalitis antibody, EEE serology

Eastern equine encephalitis virus antibody detection measuring immune response to this arbovirus.

In Plain Language

encephalitis antibody test; horse disease-related antibody

Clinical Context

Detects Eastern equine encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with encephalitis or meningitis. Severe disease with high mortality. Transmitted by mosquitoes in eastern North America.

RVU Information

CPT 86652 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

VirologyInfectious DiseaseNeurology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86652?

CPT 86652 (Encephaltis east eqne anbdy) is a Pathology & Lab code. Eastern equine encephalitis virus antibody detection measuring immune response to this arbovirus.

Who uses CPT code 86652?

CPT 86652 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Neurology. Detects Eastern equine encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with encephalitis or meningitis. Severe disease with high mortality. Transmitted by mosquitoes in eastern North America.

When is CPT 86652 used?

Detects Eastern equine encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with encephalitis or meningitis. Severe disease with high mortality. Transmitted by mosquitoes in eastern North America.

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