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86692 Hepatitis delta agent antibody

Pathology & Lab

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

HepatologyInfectious DiseasePathology

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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