86860 Rbc antibody elution
Also known as: RBC antibody elution, Antibody elution, Elution procedure
Serologic procedure to elute and recover red blood cell antibodies from cell surface. Used to identify antibodies in hemolytic disease and transfusion reactions.
In Plain Language
Blood cell antibody recovery test; Hemolytic disease antibody identification
Clinical Context
Used in hemolytic disease of newborn when maternal antibodies coat fetal red cells, or in transfusion reactions to identify offending antibodies on transfused cells.
RVU Information
CPT 86860 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 86860?
CPT 86860 (Rbc antibody elution) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic procedure to elute and recover red blood cell antibodies from cell surface. Used to identify antibodies in hemolytic disease and transfusion reactions.
Who uses CPT code 86860?
CPT 86860 is used by Pathology, Transfusion Medicine, Hematology. Used in hemolytic disease of newborn when maternal antibodies coat fetal red cells, or in transfusion reactions to identify offending antibodies on transfused cells.
When is CPT 86860 used?
Used in hemolytic disease of newborn when maternal antibodies coat fetal red cells, or in transfusion reactions to identify offending antibodies on transfused cells.
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