86800 Thyroglobulin antibody
Also known as: Thyroglobulin antibody, Anti-thyroglobulin, Thyroglobulin autoantibody
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against thyroglobulin, an autoantigen implicated in autoimmune thyroid disease. Used in thyroid dysfunction evaluation.
In Plain Language
Thyroid autoimmune test; Thyroid antibody test
Clinical Context
Used in diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease including Hashimoto thyroiditis and differentiated thyroid cancer surveillance. Elevated levels indicate autoimmune thyroid involvement.
RVU Information
CPT 86800 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 86800?
CPT 86800 (Thyroglobulin antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect antibodies against thyroglobulin, an autoantigen implicated in autoimmune thyroid disease. Used in thyroid dysfunction evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 86800?
CPT 86800 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Oncology. Used in diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease including Hashimoto thyroiditis and differentiated thyroid cancer surveillance. Elevated levels indicate autoimmune thyroid involvement.
When is CPT 86800 used?
Used in diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease including Hashimoto thyroiditis and differentiated thyroid cancer surveillance. Elevated levels indicate autoimmune thyroid involvement.
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