86978 Rbc pretreatment serum
Also known as: RBC serum pretreatment, Serum incubation
Red blood cell pretreatment using serum methodology to prepare cells for serologic testing. General RBC serum pretreatment.
In Plain Language
Serum treatment of blood cells
Clinical Context
General pretreatment of red cells with serum to enhance or modify antigen reactivity for improved serologic workup.
RVU Information
CPT 86978 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 86978?
CPT 86978 (Rbc pretreatment serum) is a Pathology & Lab code. Red blood cell pretreatment using serum methodology to prepare cells for serologic testing. General RBC serum pretreatment.
Who uses CPT code 86978?
CPT 86978 is used by Transfusion Medicine, Pathology. General pretreatment of red cells with serum to enhance or modify antigen reactivity for improved serologic workup.
When is CPT 86978 used?
General pretreatment of red cells with serum to enhance or modify antigen reactivity for improved serologic workup.
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