86793 Yersinia antibody
Also known as: Yersinia serology, Yersinia antibody, Plague serology
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against Yersinia species, gram-negative enterobacteria causing plague, yersiniosis, and pseudotuberculosis. Confirms infection.
In Plain Language
Plague test; Yersiniosis antibody test
Clinical Context
Used in suspected yersiniosis (Y. enterocolitica or Y. pseudotuberculosis) presenting with diarrhea, fever, and lymphadenitis, or in plague investigations in endemic areas.
RVU Information
CPT 86793 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 86793?
CPT 86793 (Yersinia antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect antibodies against Yersinia species, gram-negative enterobacteria causing plague, yersiniosis, and pseudotuberculosis. Confirms infection.
Who uses CPT code 86793?
CPT 86793 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology. Used in suspected yersiniosis (Y. enterocolitica or Y. pseudotuberculosis) presenting with diarrhea, fever, and lymphadenitis, or in plague investigations in endemic areas.
When is CPT 86793 used?
Used in suspected yersiniosis (Y. enterocolitica or Y. pseudotuberculosis) presenting with diarrhea, fever, and lymphadenitis, or in plague investigations in endemic areas.
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