86744 Nocardia antibody
Also known as: Nocardia antibody, nocardiosis serology
Nocardia species antibody detection measuring immune response to gram-positive bacterium causing nocardiosis.
In Plain Language
bacterial infection test; soil-related infection test
Clinical Context
Detects Nocardia antibodies in pulmonary or disseminated nocardiosis, primarily in immunocompromised patients.
RVU Information
CPT 86744 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 86744?
CPT 86744 (Nocardia antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Nocardia species antibody detection measuring immune response to gram-positive bacterium causing nocardiosis.
Who uses CPT code 86744?
CPT 86744 is used by Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Immunology. Detects Nocardia antibodies in pulmonary or disseminated nocardiosis, primarily in immunocompromised patients.
When is CPT 86744 used?
Detects Nocardia antibodies in pulmonary or disseminated nocardiosis, primarily in immunocompromised patients.
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