81595 Cardiology hrt transplant mrna
Also known as: cardiac allograft rejection test, heart transplant mRNA panel, transplant heart biopsy
Cardiology heart transplant messenger ribonucleic acid expression profile measuring key genes for acute cellular rejection and ongoing allograft function assessment.
In Plain Language
heart transplant rejection test; cardiac graft assessment; transplant heart biopsy panel
Clinical Context
Evaluates cardiac transplant biopsies for acute cellular rejection and predicts risk of graft dysfunction to optimize immunosuppression management.
RVU Information
CPT 81595 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 81595?
CPT 81595 (Cardiology hrt transplant mrna) is a Pathology & Lab code. Cardiology heart transplant messenger ribonucleic acid expression profile measuring key genes for acute cellular rejection and ongoing allograft function assessment.
Who uses CPT code 81595?
CPT 81595 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Transplant Surgery. Evaluates cardiac transplant biopsies for acute cellular rejection and predicts risk of graft dysfunction to optimize immunosuppression management.
When is CPT 81595 used?
Evaluates cardiac transplant biopsies for acute cellular rejection and predicts risk of graft dysfunction to optimize immunosuppression management.
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