86674 Giardia lamblia antibody
Also known as: Giardia antibody, giardiasis serology
Giardia lamblia antibody detection measuring immune response to protozoan parasite causing giardiasis.
In Plain Language
parasite antibody test; intestinal infection test
Clinical Context
Detects Giardia lamblia antibodies in suspected giardiasis causing chronic diarrhea. Particularly important in patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.
RVU Information
CPT 86674 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 86674?
CPT 86674 (Giardia lamblia antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Giardia lamblia antibody detection measuring immune response to protozoan parasite causing giardiasis.
Who uses CPT code 86674?
CPT 86674 is used by Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Parasitology. Detects Giardia lamblia antibodies in suspected giardiasis causing chronic diarrhea. Particularly important in patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.
When is CPT 86674 used?
Detects Giardia lamblia antibodies in suspected giardiasis causing chronic diarrhea. Particularly important in patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.
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