CPT^® 86147, Under Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 86147 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays.

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The lab analyst performs the technical lab test to analyze for the presence of antibodies to cardiolipin, also called antiphospholipids. Report this code once for each immunoglobulin class the analyst tests.

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Modifier for IgM and IgG Test

I have a coding issue that I hope someone can help with, please. My providers frequently order this lab test. The code is 86147. Per my providers these are two separate lab tests even though it is ... [ Read More ]

Lab Denials

I don't work denials anymore, but these are my thoughts. Are you billing each of the units of each test on a separate line? If not, you will need to bill them on separate lines and add a modifier 59... [ Read More ]

Lab Denials

Hi all, are you tired of my questions yet? We are getting denials on 86146, 86147 and 86148 from multiple payers, stating they pay x 1 unit. Each lab is run x3 for IgA, IgG and IgM. Is there some... [ Read More ]

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