86940 Hemolysins/agglutinins auto
Also known as: Hemolysin/agglutinin auto, Auto hemolytic antibody test
Serologic testing to detect hemolysins and agglutinins in patient serum with autoimmune specificity. Identifies autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
In Plain Language
Autoimmune blood destruction test
Clinical Context
Detects autoimmune antibodies causing hemolysis or agglutination in autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Important distinction from alloimmunization.
RVU Information
CPT 86940 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 86940?
CPT 86940 (Hemolysins/agglutinins auto) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect hemolysins and agglutinins in patient serum with autoimmune specificity. Identifies autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Who uses CPT code 86940?
CPT 86940 is used by Pathology, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine. Detects autoimmune antibodies causing hemolysis or agglutination in autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Important distinction from alloimmunization.
When is CPT 86940 used?
Detects autoimmune antibodies causing hemolysis or agglutination in autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Important distinction from alloimmunization.
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