Home
Career Stage
Medical Students Residents Attendings CPT Codes Resources Blog Support

86922 Compatibility test antiglob

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Antiglobulin crossmatch, Coombs crossmatch

Compatibility testing using antiglobulin (Coombs) methodology to detect complement-binding and immunoglobulin antibodies.

In Plain Language

Antibody detection crossmatch

Clinical Context

Enhanced crossmatch using antiglobulin reagent to detect clinically significant antibodies missed by saline and incubation methods.

RVU Information

CPT 86922 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

Transfusion MedicinePathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86922?

CPT 86922 (Compatibility test antiglob) is a Pathology & Lab code. Compatibility testing using antiglobulin (Coombs) methodology to detect complement-binding and immunoglobulin antibodies.

Who uses CPT code 86922?

CPT 86922 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pathology. Enhanced crossmatch using antiglobulin reagent to detect clinically significant antibodies missed by saline and incubation methods.

When is CPT 86922 used?

Enhanced crossmatch using antiglobulin reagent to detect clinically significant antibodies missed by saline and incubation methods.

Track This Code in RVU Edge

Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.