86977 Rbc serum pretx incubj/inhib
Also known as: RBC-serum incubation with inhibition, Preincubation inhibition
Red blood cell and serum pretreatment with incubation and inhibition methodology. Combines incubation with specific inhibitors.
In Plain Language
Combined treatment for antibody identification
Clinical Context
Combined pretreatment approach using incubation plus inhibitors to optimize antibody identification in difficult serologic cases.
RVU Information
CPT 86977 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 86977?
CPT 86977 (Rbc serum pretx incubj/inhib) is a Pathology & Lab code. Red blood cell and serum pretreatment with incubation and inhibition methodology. Combines incubation with specific inhibitors.
Who uses CPT code 86977?
CPT 86977 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pathology. Combined pretreatment approach using incubation plus inhibitors to optimize antibody identification in difficult serologic cases.
When is CPT 86977 used?
Combined pretreatment approach using incubation plus inhibitors to optimize antibody identification in difficult serologic cases.
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