86653 Encephaltis st louis antbody
Also known as: St. Louis encephalitis antibody, SLE serology
Saint Louis encephalitis virus antibody detection measuring immune response to this arbovirus.
In Plain Language
encephalitis antibody test; brain inflammation test
Clinical Context
Detects Saint Louis encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with febrile illness or encephalitis. Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes in western and central United States.
RVU Information
CPT 86653 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 86653?
CPT 86653 (Encephaltis st louis antbody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Saint Louis encephalitis virus antibody detection measuring immune response to this arbovirus.
Who uses CPT code 86653?
CPT 86653 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Neurology. Detects Saint Louis encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with febrile illness or encephalitis. Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes in western and central United States.
When is CPT 86653 used?
Detects Saint Louis encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with febrile illness or encephalitis. Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes in western and central United States.
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