86692 Hepatitis delta agent antibody
Also known as: HDV antibody, hepatitis delta serology
Hepatitis delta agent antibody detection identifying infection with hepatitis delta virus requiring hepatitis B virus coinfection.
In Plain Language
liver virus antibody test; hepatitis delta test
Clinical Context
Detects hepatitis delta virus antibodies in hepatitis B surface antigen positive patients. Indicates severe hepatitis with rapid progression to cirrhosis.
RVU Information
CPT 86692 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 86692?
CPT 86692 (Hepatitis delta agent antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis delta agent antibody detection identifying infection with hepatitis delta virus requiring hepatitis B virus coinfection.
Who uses CPT code 86692?
CPT 86692 is used by Hepatology, Infectious Disease, Pathology. Detects hepatitis delta virus antibodies in hepatitis B surface antigen positive patients. Indicates severe hepatitis with rapid progression to cirrhosis.
When is CPT 86692 used?
Detects hepatitis delta virus antibodies in hepatitis B surface antigen positive patients. Indicates severe hepatitis with rapid progression to cirrhosis.
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