AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 3 (March)

Immunology/Pathology and Laboratory (March 2003)

March 2003 page 23-end Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Path/Lab, Immunology, 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86821, 86822 (Q&A) Question The CPT book contains codes for HLA (human leukocyte antigen) typing (86812-86822). Are these codes restricted to use for HLA typing using a serologic specimen? AMA Comment The CPT codes for HLA typing, 86812-86822, are not specific to serologic testing; these codes may be reported when the tests are performed on any appropriate specimen source. Immunology/Pathology and Laboratory (March 2003). CPT® Assistant. 2003; March 2003 page 23-end ...

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