86911 Blood typing antigen system
Also known as: Antigen system typing, Blood group system determination
Serologic determination of specific red blood cell antigen system status. Phenotyping for specific blood group systems.
In Plain Language
Specific blood antigen test; Blood group classification
Clinical Context
Used to characterize specific blood group systems (Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Lewis, etc.) in serologic workup and transfusion planning.
RVU Information
CPT 86911 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 86911?
CPT 86911 (Blood typing antigen system) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic determination of specific red blood cell antigen system status. Phenotyping for specific blood group systems.
Who uses CPT code 86911?
CPT 86911 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pathology. Used to characterize specific blood group systems (Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Lewis, etc.) in serologic workup and transfusion planning.
When is CPT 86911 used?
Used to characterize specific blood group systems (Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Lewis, etc.) in serologic workup and transfusion planning.
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