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87340 Hepatitis b surface ag ia

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: hepatitis B surface antigen, HBsAg, HBsAg IA

Detection of hepatitis B surface antigen from serum or plasma specimens using immunoassay methodology for diagnosis of hepatitis B infection.

In Plain Language

hepatitis B detection test

Clinical Context

Screening and diagnostic test for hepatitis B virus infection. Present in acute and chronic hepatitis B. Essential for blood/organ donor screening.

RVU Information

CPT 87340 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

pathologyclinical laboratoryinfectious disease

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87340?

CPT 87340 (Hepatitis b surface ag ia) is a Pathology & Lab code. Detection of hepatitis B surface antigen from serum or plasma specimens using immunoassay methodology for diagnosis of hepatitis B infection.

Who uses CPT code 87340?

CPT 87340 is used by pathology, clinical laboratory, infectious disease. Screening and diagnostic test for hepatitis B virus infection. Present in acute and chronic hepatitis B. Essential for blood/organ donor screening.

When is CPT 87340 used?

Screening and diagnostic test for hepatitis B virus infection. Present in acute and chronic hepatitis B. Essential for blood/organ donor screening.

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