81020 Urinalysis glass test
Also known as: slide urinalysis, glass slide UA
Urinalysis using glass test slide microscopy examination. Historical method for urinalysis performed on glass slides.
In Plain Language
slide microscope urine test
Clinical Context
Traditional urinalysis method, less commonly used now, replaced by modern automated systems in most laboratories.
RVU Information
CPT 81020 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 81020?
CPT 81020 (Urinalysis glass test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Urinalysis using glass test slide microscopy examination. Historical method for urinalysis performed on glass slides.
Who uses CPT code 81020?
CPT 81020 is used by Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Pathology. Traditional urinalysis method, less commonly used now, replaced by modern automated systems in most laboratories.
When is CPT 81020 used?
Traditional urinalysis method, less commonly used now, replaced by modern automated systems in most laboratories.
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