80417 Renin stimulation panel
Also known as: renin stimulation with diuretic, furosemide renin test
Renin stimulation panel measuring plasma renin activity following diuretic administration and posture changes.
In Plain Language
water pill and blood pressure hormone test
Clinical Context
Used to assess renin-angiotensin system function and hypertension evaluation with pharmaceutical stimulation.
RVU Information
CPT 80417 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 80417?
CPT 80417 (Renin stimulation panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Renin stimulation panel measuring plasma renin activity following diuretic administration and posture changes.
Who uses CPT code 80417?
CPT 80417 is used by Nephrology, Endocrinology, Laboratory Medicine. Used to assess renin-angiotensin system function and hypertension evaluation with pharmaceutical stimulation.
When is CPT 80417 used?
Used to assess renin-angiotensin system function and hypertension evaluation with pharmaceutical stimulation.
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