86708 Hepatitis a antibody
Also known as: Anti-HAV, hepatitis A antibody
Hepatitis A antibody detection measuring immune response to hepatitis A virus indicating current, convalescent, or past infection.
In Plain Language
hepatitis A test; viral liver disease test
Clinical Context
Detects total hepatitis A antibodies indicating immunity from vaccination or past infection. Indicates protection against reinfection.
RVU Information
CPT 86708 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 86708?
CPT 86708 (Hepatitis a antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Hepatitis A antibody detection measuring immune response to hepatitis A virus indicating current, convalescent, or past infection.
Who uses CPT code 86708?
CPT 86708 is used by Hepatology, Infectious Disease, Immunology. Detects total hepatitis A antibodies indicating immunity from vaccination or past infection. Indicates protection against reinfection.
When is CPT 86708 used?
Detects total hepatitis A antibodies indicating immunity from vaccination or past infection. Indicates protection against reinfection.
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