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2) Has the patient already been tested for hepatitis C? If so, then quit. Below are suggested test names and test codes often used to indicate hepatitis C testing: HCV Diagnostic tests (potential names of tests) CPT Code Modifier Hepatitis C antibody 86803 QW* Hepatitis C antibody, confirmatory test (ie.
If the antibody test result is negative, it means you have not been infected with the hepatitis C virus, and further testing for hepatitis C usually is not needed. After a successful course of treatment for hepatitis C, the hepatitis C antibody remains detectable, but the hepatitis C RNA will be undetectable. Any patient with a positive test result for the hepatitis C antibody should have additional tests to determine whether or not the virus is still active.