86689 Htlv/hiv confirmj antibody
Also known as: HTLV/HIV confirm, confirmatory HTLV/HIV test
Human T-lymphotropic virus and human immunodeficiency virus confirmatory antibody test using supplemental methodology.
In Plain Language
virus confirmation test; blood virus confirmation
Clinical Context
Confirmatory testing for human T-lymphotropic virus and human immunodeficiency virus antibodies using methods such as western blot or immunoblot.
RVU Information
CPT 86689 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 86689?
CPT 86689 (Htlv/hiv confirmj antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human T-lymphotropic virus and human immunodeficiency virus confirmatory antibody test using supplemental methodology.
Who uses CPT code 86689?
CPT 86689 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Pathology. Confirmatory testing for human T-lymphotropic virus and human immunodeficiency virus antibodies using methods such as western blot or immunoblot.
When is CPT 86689 used?
Confirmatory testing for human T-lymphotropic virus and human immunodeficiency virus antibodies using methods such as western blot or immunoblot.
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