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86747 Parvovirus antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: parvovirus antibody, fifth disease serology

Parvovirus B19 antibody detection measuring immune response to virus causing fifth disease and arthralgia.

In Plain Language

viral infection test; erythema infectiosum test

Clinical Context

Detects parvovirus B19 antibodies indicating current or past infection. Important in pregnant women due to risk of hydrops and anemia.

RVU Information

CPT 86747 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

VirologyInfectious DiseaseObstetrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86747?

CPT 86747 (Parvovirus antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Parvovirus B19 antibody detection measuring immune response to virus causing fifth disease and arthralgia.

Who uses CPT code 86747?

CPT 86747 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics. Detects parvovirus B19 antibodies indicating current or past infection. Important in pregnant women due to risk of hydrops and anemia.

When is CPT 86747 used?

Detects parvovirus B19 antibodies indicating current or past infection. Important in pregnant women due to risk of hydrops and anemia.

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