87380 Hepatitis delta agent ag ia
Also known as: hepatitis D antigen, HDV antigen, hepatitis delta
Detection of hepatitis delta virus (Hepatitis D) antigen from serum using immunoassay methodology.
In Plain Language
hepatitis D virus test
Clinical Context
Hepatitis D requires concurrent hepatitis B infection. Indicates defective viral infection dependent on HBV. Used for diagnosis of HDV coinfection.
RVU Information
CPT 87380 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 87380?
CPT 87380 (Hepatitis delta agent ag ia) is a Pathology & Lab code. Detection of hepatitis delta virus (Hepatitis D) antigen from serum using immunoassay methodology.
Who uses CPT code 87380?
CPT 87380 is used by pathology, clinical laboratory, gastroenterology. Hepatitis D requires concurrent hepatitis B infection. Indicates defective viral infection dependent on HBV. Used for diagnosis of HDV coinfection.
When is CPT 87380 used?
Hepatitis D requires concurrent hepatitis B infection. Indicates defective viral infection dependent on HBV. Used for diagnosis of HDV coinfection.
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