80412 Crh stimulation panel
Also known as: CRH stimulation test, CRH challenge test
Corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation panel measuring ACTH and cortisol response to CRH administration.
In Plain Language
brain pituitary hormone test
Clinical Context
Used to differentiate types of hypercortisolism and evaluate pituitary-hypothalamic function in Cushing syndrome evaluation.
RVU Information
CPT 80412 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 80412?
CPT 80412 (Crh stimulation panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation panel measuring ACTH and cortisol response to CRH administration.
Who uses CPT code 80412?
CPT 80412 is used by Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Laboratory Medicine. Used to differentiate types of hypercortisolism and evaluate pituitary-hypothalamic function in Cushing syndrome evaluation.
When is CPT 80412 used?
Used to differentiate types of hypercortisolism and evaluate pituitary-hypothalamic function in Cushing syndrome evaluation.
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