86668 Francisella tularensis
Also known as: Francisella antibody, tularemia serology
Francisella tularensis antibody detection measuring immune response to causative agent of tularemia.
In Plain Language
rabbit fever antibody; infection antibody test
Clinical Context
Detects Francisella tularensis antibodies in suspected tularemia acquired from animal exposure or tick bites. Includes multiple clinical presentations from skin ulcers to pneumonia.
RVU Information
CPT 86668 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 86668?
CPT 86668 (Francisella tularensis) is a Pathology & Lab code. Francisella tularensis antibody detection measuring immune response to causative agent of tularemia.
Who uses CPT code 86668?
CPT 86668 is used by Infectious Disease, Occupational Medicine, Immunology. Detects Francisella tularensis antibodies in suspected tularemia acquired from animal exposure or tick bites. Includes multiple clinical presentations from skin ulcers to pneumonia.
When is CPT 86668 used?
Detects Francisella tularensis antibodies in suspected tularemia acquired from animal exposure or tick bites. Includes multiple clinical presentations from skin ulcers to pneumonia.
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