86707 Hepatitis be antibody
Also known as: Anti-HBe, hepatitis B e antibody
Hepatitis B e antibody detection indicating immune response to hepatitis B e antigen.
In Plain Language
hepatitis B disease marker test; viral activity test
Clinical Context
Detects anti-hepatitis B e antibodies indicating seroconversion from active viral replication. Positive result suggests lower viral load and infectivity.
RVU Information
CPT 86707 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 86707?
CPT 86707 (Hepatitis be antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis B e antibody detection indicating immune response to hepatitis B e antigen.
Who uses CPT code 86707?
CPT 86707 is used by Hepatology, Infectious Disease, Pathology. Detects anti-hepatitis B e antibodies indicating seroconversion from active viral replication. Positive result suggests lower viral load and infectivity.
When is CPT 86707 used?
Detects anti-hepatitis B e antibodies indicating seroconversion from active viral replication. Positive result suggests lower viral load and infectivity.
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