86757 Rickettsia antibody
Also known as: Rickettsia serology, Spotted fever serology
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against Rickettsia species, gram-negative intracellular bacteria that cause spotted fever group and typhus group diseases. Identifies exposure to rickettsial infections.
In Plain Language
Tick fever antibody test; Rocky Mountain spotted fever test
Clinical Context
Indicated in suspected cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, other spotted fever group rickettsioses, or typhus group infections. Patient history may include tick exposure in endemic areas.
RVU Information
CPT 86757 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 86757?
CPT 86757 (Rickettsia antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect antibodies against Rickettsia species, gram-negative intracellular bacteria that cause spotted fever group and typhus group diseases. Identifies exposure to rickettsial infections.
Who uses CPT code 86757?
CPT 86757 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology. Indicated in suspected cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, other spotted fever group rickettsioses, or typhus group infections. Patient history may include tick exposure in endemic areas.
When is CPT 86757 used?
Indicated in suspected cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, other spotted fever group rickettsioses, or typhus group infections. Patient history may include tick exposure in endemic areas.
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