CPT® 86079, Under Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 86079 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays.

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Summary

The blood bank physician provides authorization for deviation from standard blood banking procedures in a specific case. This can include any deviation from the standard procedure; examples include the use of outdated blood or transfusion of Rh incompatible units. The physician provides a written report as part of this service.

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