86720 Leptospira antibody
Also known as: Leptospira antibody, leptospirosis serology
Leptospira species antibody detection measuring immune response to spirochete bacterium causing leptospirosis.
In Plain Language
bacterial infection test; water exposure disease test
Clinical Context
Detects Leptospira antibodies in suspected leptospirosis from contaminated water exposure. Presents as biphasic illness with hepatic and renal involvement.
RVU Information
CPT 86720 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 86720?
CPT 86720 (Leptospira antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Leptospira species antibody detection measuring immune response to spirochete bacterium causing leptospirosis.
Who uses CPT code 86720?
CPT 86720 is used by Infectious Disease, Occupational Medicine, Immunology. Detects Leptospira antibodies in suspected leptospirosis from contaminated water exposure. Presents as biphasic illness with hepatic and renal involvement.
When is CPT 86720 used?
Detects Leptospira antibodies in suspected leptospirosis from contaminated water exposure. Presents as biphasic illness with hepatic and renal involvement.
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