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86702 Hiv-2 antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HIV-2 antibody, human immunodeficiency virus type 2 test

Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 antibody detection indicating immune response to human immunodeficiency virus type 2.

In Plain Language

AIDS test type 2; HIV-2 blood test

Clinical Context

Detects human immunodeficiency virus type 2 antibodies, primarily found in West Africa with slower progression than type 1. Important for complete human immunodeficiency virus screening.

RVU Information

CPT 86702 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

Infectious DiseaseImmunologyPathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86702?

CPT 86702 (Hiv-2 antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 antibody detection indicating immune response to human immunodeficiency virus type 2.

Who uses CPT code 86702?

CPT 86702 is used by Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pathology. Detects human immunodeficiency virus type 2 antibodies, primarily found in West Africa with slower progression than type 1. Important for complete human immunodeficiency virus screening.

When is CPT 86702 used?

Detects human immunodeficiency virus type 2 antibodies, primarily found in West Africa with slower progression than type 1. Important for complete human immunodeficiency virus screening.

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