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The CPT® Code 86906 refers to a specific laboratory test known as blood typing, serologic; Rh phenotyping, complete. This procedure is essential in determining the Rh factor, which is a significant component of blood typing. The Rh factor indicates the presence or absence of the Rh antigen on the surface of red blood cells. A positive result means that the Rh antigen is present, while a negative result indicates its absence. This test is crucial for ensuring safe blood transfusions and managing pregnancies, as the Rh factor can lead to complications if an Rh-negative individual receives Rh-positive blood or if an Rh-negative mother carries an Rh-positive fetus. The complete Rh phenotyping process involves a series of serologic tests that confirm the presence of Rh antibodies in a unit of blood, thereby providing vital information for transfusion compatibility and maternal-fetal health considerations.
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The Rh phenotyping test, represented by CPT® Code 86906, is performed under specific clinical circumstances. The following indications warrant the execution of this test:
The procedure for performing the Rh phenotyping test involves several critical steps to ensure accurate results. Each step is designed to confirm the presence of the Rh antigen in the blood sample.
Following the completion of the Rh phenotyping test, the results are documented and communicated to the requesting physician. If the test indicates that the patient is Rh-negative, further monitoring and management may be necessary, especially in the context of pregnancy or planned blood transfusions. It is essential for healthcare providers to discuss the implications of the test results with the patient, particularly regarding any necessary precautions or follow-up actions that may be required to ensure patient safety and health.
| Short Descr | BLD TYPING SEROLOGIC RH PHNT | Medium Descr | BLOOD TYPING SEROLOGIC RH PHENOTYPING COMPLETE | Long Descr | Blood typing, serologic; Rh phenotyping, complete | Status Code | Statutory Exclusion (from MPFS, may be paid under other methodologies) | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 9 - Not Applicable | Multiple Procedures (51) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Co-Surgeons (62) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Team Surgery (66) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | CLIA Waived (QW) | No | APC Status Indicator | STV-Packaged Codes | Type of Service (TOS) | 5 - Diagnostic Laboratory | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 235 - Other Laboratory |
| 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. | 90 | Reference (outside) laboratory: when laboratory procedures are performed by a party other than the treating or reporting physician or other qualified health care professional, the procedure may be identified by adding modifier 90 to the usual procedure number. |
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| 2015-01-01 | Changed | Description Changed |
| 2011-01-01 | Changed | Short description changed. |
| 1993-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 1993. |
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