86769 Sars-cov-2 covid-19 antibody
Also known as: COVID-19 serology, SARS-CoV-2 antibody, COVID antibody
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against SARS-Coronavirus-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), the causative agent of COVID-19. Identifies past exposure, prior infection, or vaccination response.
In Plain Language
COVID-19 antibody test; Coronavirus immunity test
Clinical Context
Used to identify prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, assess seroconversion following illness, monitor vaccination response, or conduct seroprevalence studies. Positive results indicate exposure but not current infection.
RVU Information
CPT 86769 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 86769?
CPT 86769 (Sars-cov-2 covid-19 antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect antibodies against SARS-Coronavirus-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), the causative agent of COVID-19. Identifies past exposure, prior infection, or vaccination response.
Who uses CPT code 86769?
CPT 86769 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine. Used to identify prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, assess seroconversion following illness, monitor vaccination response, or conduct seroprevalence studies. Positive results indicate exposure but not current infection.
When is CPT 86769 used?
Used to identify prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, assess seroconversion following illness, monitor vaccination response, or conduct seroprevalence studies. Positive results indicate exposure but not current infection.
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