81493 Cor artery disease mrna
Also known as: CAD mRNA test, cardiovascular risk profiling
Coronary artery disease risk assessment using messenger RNA (mRNA) analysis.
In Plain Language
blood test for heart disease risk
Clinical Context
mRNA-based biomarker analysis for assessment of coronary artery disease risk and prognosis in patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.
RVU Information
CPT 81493 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 81493?
CPT 81493 (Cor artery disease mrna) is a Pathology & Lab code. Coronary artery disease risk assessment using messenger RNA (mRNA) analysis.
Who uses CPT code 81493?
CPT 81493 is used by cardiology, molecular pathology, pathology. mRNA-based biomarker analysis for assessment of coronary artery disease risk and prognosis in patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.
When is CPT 81493 used?
mRNA-based biomarker analysis for assessment of coronary artery disease risk and prognosis in patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.
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