81558 Transplant rej kdn mrna qpcr 139
Also known as: kidney transplant rejection test, allograft assessment panel, KDIGO rejection panel
Transplant rejection kidney messenger ribonucleic acid quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction panel analyzing 139 genes for allograft dysfunction assessment.
In Plain Language
kidney transplant rejection detection; graft damage test; kidney transplant biopsy analysis
Clinical Context
Evaluates kidney transplant biopsies for acute and chronic rejection patterns to guide immunosuppressive therapy and predict long-term graft survival.
RVU Information
CPT 81558 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 81558?
CPT 81558 (Transplant rej kdn mrna qpcr 139) is a Pathology & Lab code. Transplant rejection kidney messenger ribonucleic acid quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction panel analyzing 139 genes for allograft dysfunction assessment.
Who uses CPT code 81558?
CPT 81558 is used by Pathology, Nephrology, Transplant Surgery. Evaluates kidney transplant biopsies for acute and chronic rejection patterns to guide immunosuppressive therapy and predict long-term graft survival.
When is CPT 81558 used?
Evaluates kidney transplant biopsies for acute and chronic rejection patterns to guide immunosuppressive therapy and predict long-term graft survival.
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