CPT code 86060 represents the antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer, a serologic laboratory test reporting antibody titers to streptolysin O. This test is used clinically to evaluate exposure to group A Streptococcus and can support diagnosis or monitoring of conditions associated with prior streptococcal infection. Nationally, ASO testing is a routine laboratory service with implications for outpatient and inpatient diagnostic workflows and laboratory reimbursement policies.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of clinical context for ordering an ASO titer, typical sites of service, and common billing considerations tied to CPT code 86060. The publication provides benchmarks where available, notes on payer coverage scope, and relevant policy updates affecting laboratory reimbursement and claim processing for serologic testing.

The report aims to help billing staff, laboratory managers, and policy analysts understand how CPT code 86060 is classified, where it is performed, and the administrative context for claims. Data not available in the input is identified explicitly in the sections where it applies.