86698 Histoplasma antibody
Also known as: Histoplasma antibody, histoplasmosis serology
Histoplasma capsulatum antibody detection measuring immune response to dimorphic fungus causing histoplasmosis.
In Plain Language
fungal infection antibody test; histoplasmosis test
Clinical Context
Detects Histoplasma capsulatum antibodies in suspected histoplasmosis endemic to Mississippi and Ohio river valleys. Disseminated disease common in immunocompromised patients.
RVU Information
CPT 86698 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 86698?
CPT 86698 (Histoplasma antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Histoplasma capsulatum antibody detection measuring immune response to dimorphic fungus causing histoplasmosis.
Who uses CPT code 86698?
CPT 86698 is used by Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Immunology. Detects Histoplasma capsulatum antibodies in suspected histoplasmosis endemic to Mississippi and Ohio river valleys. Disseminated disease common in immunocompromised patients.
When is CPT 86698 used?
Detects Histoplasma capsulatum antibodies in suspected histoplasmosis endemic to Mississippi and Ohio river valleys. Disseminated disease common in immunocompromised patients.
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