86753 Protozoa antibody not otherwise specified
Also known as: protozoa antibody, protozoan serology
Protozoa antibody detection measuring immune response to various parasitic protozoan organisms not otherwise specified.
In Plain Language
parasite antibody test; parasitic infection test
Clinical Context
General protozoan serology code for testing non-standard parasitic organisms. Allows flexibility for unusual or emerging parasites.
RVU Information
CPT 86753 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 86753?
CPT 86753 (Protozoa antibody not otherwise specified) is a Pathology & Lab code. Protozoa antibody detection measuring immune response to various parasitic protozoan organisms not otherwise specified.
Who uses CPT code 86753?
CPT 86753 is used by Infectious Disease, Parasitology, Pathology. General protozoan serology code for testing non-standard parasitic organisms. Allows flexibility for unusual or emerging parasites.
When is CPT 86753 used?
General protozoan serology code for testing non-standard parasitic organisms. Allows flexibility for unusual or emerging parasites.
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