86688 Htlv-ii antibody
Also known as: HTLV-II antibody, human T-cell leukemia virus II antibody
Human T-lymphotropic virus type II antibody detection indicating exposure to or infection with human T-lymphotropic virus type II.
In Plain Language
virus infection test; blood virus test
Clinical Context
Detects human T-lymphotropic virus type II antibodies, less pathogenic than type I. Associated with intravenous drug users and transfusion recipients.
RVU Information
CPT 86688 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 86688?
CPT 86688 (Htlv-ii antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human T-lymphotropic virus type II antibody detection indicating exposure to or infection with human T-lymphotropic virus type II.
Who uses CPT code 86688?
CPT 86688 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Pathology. Detects human T-lymphotropic virus type II antibodies, less pathogenic than type I. Associated with intravenous drug users and transfusion recipients.
When is CPT 86688 used?
Detects human T-lymphotropic virus type II antibodies, less pathogenic than type I. Associated with intravenous drug users and transfusion recipients.
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