86910 Blood typing paternity test
Also known as: Paternity blood typing, Parentage testing, Kinship typing
Blood typing for paternity or kinship testing using serologic or genetic methodology. Determines biological relationships.
In Plain Language
DNA paternity test; Biological father test
Clinical Context
Used in paternity determinations and kinship evaluation. Modern testing often uses DNA analysis in addition to blood antigen typing.
RVU Information
CPT 86910 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 86910?
CPT 86910 (Blood typing paternity test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Blood typing for paternity or kinship testing using serologic or genetic methodology. Determines biological relationships.
Who uses CPT code 86910?
CPT 86910 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Forensic, Genetics. Used in paternity determinations and kinship evaluation. Modern testing often uses DNA analysis in addition to blood antigen typing.
When is CPT 86910 used?
Used in paternity determinations and kinship evaluation. Modern testing often uses DNA analysis in addition to blood antigen typing.
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