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86738 Mycoplasma antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Mycoplasma antibody, mycoplasma serology

Mycoplasma species antibody detection measuring immune response to atypical bacterium causing respiratory infection.

In Plain Language

atypical pneumonia test; respiratory infection test

Clinical Context

Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies in atypical pneumonia. Important for diagnosis when standard bacterial cultures negative.

RVU Information

CPT 86738 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 DiseasePulmonologyPathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86738?

CPT 86738 (Mycoplasma antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Mycoplasma species antibody detection measuring immune response to atypical bacterium causing respiratory infection.

Who uses CPT code 86738?

CPT 86738 is used by Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Pathology. Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies in atypical pneumonia. Important for diagnosis when standard bacterial cultures negative.

When is CPT 86738 used?

Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies in atypical pneumonia. Important for diagnosis when standard bacterial cultures negative.

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