86804 Hep c ab test confirm
Also known as: Hepatitis C confirmatory test, HCV confirmation, HCV Western blot
Serologic testing to detect and confirm antibodies against hepatitis C virus through supplemental or confirmatory methodology. Verifies positive HCV screening results.
In Plain Language
Confirmed hepatitis C test; Hepatitis C verification
Clinical Context
Performed to confirm positive hepatitis C serology results. Confirmatory test provides greater specificity than initial screening antibody test.
RVU Information
CPT 86804 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 86804?
CPT 86804 (Hep c ab test confirm) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect and confirm antibodies against hepatitis C virus through supplemental or confirmatory methodology. Verifies positive HCV screening results.
Who uses CPT code 86804?
CPT 86804 is used by Pathology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease. Performed to confirm positive hepatitis C serology results. Confirmatory test provides greater specificity than initial screening antibody test.
When is CPT 86804 used?
Performed to confirm positive hepatitis C serology results. Confirmatory test provides greater specificity than initial screening antibody test.
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