80434 Insulin tolerance panel
Also known as: insulin tolerance test, ITT
Insulin tolerance panel measuring growth hormone and cortisol response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia for assessment of pituitary function.
In Plain Language
growth and stress hormone response test
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate growth hormone and cortisol secretion in hypopituitarism and assessment of pituitary reserve.
RVU Information
CPT 80434 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 80434?
CPT 80434 (Insulin tolerance panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Insulin tolerance panel measuring growth hormone and cortisol response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia for assessment of pituitary function.
Who uses CPT code 80434?
CPT 80434 is used by Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Used to evaluate growth hormone and cortisol secretion in hypopituitarism and assessment of pituitary reserve.
When is CPT 80434 used?
Used to evaluate growth hormone and cortisol secretion in hypopituitarism and assessment of pituitary reserve.
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