86904 Blood typing patient serum
Also known as: Serum blood typing, Patient serum typing, Back typing
Serologic blood typing using patient serum to determine ABO blood type. Alternative methodology for blood type confirmation.
In Plain Language
Blood type confirmation test; Serum antibody testing
Clinical Context
Uses patient serum to identify antibodies against A and B antigens, determining ABO type. Complements red cell antigen typing.
RVU Information
CPT 86904 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 86904?
CPT 86904 (Blood typing patient serum) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic blood typing using patient serum to determine ABO blood type. Alternative methodology for blood type confirmation.
Who uses CPT code 86904?
CPT 86904 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pathology. Uses patient serum to identify antibodies against A and B antigens, determining ABO type. Complements red cell antigen typing.
When is CPT 86904 used?
Uses patient serum to identify antibodies against A and B antigens, determining ABO type. Complements red cell antigen typing.
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