86759 Rotavirus antibody
Also known as: Rotavirus serology, Rotavirus antibody, Rota serology
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in infants and young children worldwide. Identifies current or past rotavirus infection.
In Plain Language
Stomach flu antibody test; Diarrhea virus test
Clinical Context
Primarily used to confirm acute rotavirus gastroenteritis in young children presenting with acute diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Also useful for seroepidemiologic studies and vaccine response assessment.
RVU Information
CPT 86759 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 86759?
CPT 86759 (Rotavirus antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect antibodies against rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in infants and young children worldwide. Identifies current or past rotavirus infection.
Who uses CPT code 86759?
CPT 86759 is used by Pathology, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology. Primarily used to confirm acute rotavirus gastroenteritis in young children presenting with acute diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Also useful for seroepidemiologic studies and vaccine response assessment.
When is CPT 86759 used?
Primarily used to confirm acute rotavirus gastroenteritis in young children presenting with acute diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Also useful for seroepidemiologic studies and vaccine response assessment.
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