86664 Epstein-barr nuclear antigen
Also known as: EBNA antibody, Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen
Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen antibody detection indicating past infection and immunity to Epstein-Barr virus.
In Plain Language
past viral infection marker; Epstein-Barr immunity test
Clinical Context
Detects Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen antibodies indicating past infection with immune recovery. Used to differentiate acute from convalescent phase infection.
RVU Information
CPT 86664 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 86664?
CPT 86664 (Epstein-barr nuclear antigen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen antibody detection indicating past infection and immunity to Epstein-Barr virus.
Who uses CPT code 86664?
CPT 86664 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Immunology. Detects Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen antibodies indicating past infection with immune recovery. Used to differentiate acute from convalescent phase infection.
When is CPT 86664 used?
Detects Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen antibodies indicating past infection with immune recovery. Used to differentiate acute from convalescent phase infection.
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