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86812 Hla typing a b or c

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HLA class I serology, HLA ABC typing, HLA-A/B/C typing

Human leukocyte antigen class I typing for HLA-A, HLA-B, or HLA-C alleles performed using serologic methodology. Initial typing for transplant evaluation.

In Plain Language

Tissue type test; Organ compatibility test

Clinical Context

Used in organ/tissue transplant evaluation, paternity testing, and disease association studies. HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-C are major histocompatibility molecules.

RVU Information

CPT 86812 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

PathologyImmunologyTransplantation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86812?

CPT 86812 (Hla typing a b or c) is a Pathology & Lab code. Human leukocyte antigen class I typing for HLA-A, HLA-B, or HLA-C alleles performed using serologic methodology. Initial typing for transplant evaluation.

Who uses CPT code 86812?

CPT 86812 is used by Pathology, Immunology, Transplantation. Used in organ/tissue transplant evaluation, paternity testing, and disease association studies. HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-C are major histocompatibility molecules.

When is CPT 86812 used?

Used in organ/tissue transplant evaluation, paternity testing, and disease association studies. HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-C are major histocompatibility molecules.

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