82016 Acylcarnitines qualitative
Also known as: acylcarnitine profile screen, carnitine qualitative, metabolic screening
Qualitative identification of acylcarnitines using tandem mass spectrometry or other chromatographic methods without numerical quantification.
In Plain Language
amino acid metabolism test; newborn screening test; metabolic disorder screening
Clinical Context
Part of expanded newborn screening and metabolic disorder evaluation to detect fatty acid oxidation defects and organic acidemias.
RVU Information
CPT 82016 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 82016?
CPT 82016 (Acylcarnitines qualitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative identification of acylcarnitines using tandem mass spectrometry or other chromatographic methods without numerical quantification.
Who uses CPT code 82016?
CPT 82016 is used by Pathology, Genetics, Pediatrics. Part of expanded newborn screening and metabolic disorder evaluation to detect fatty acid oxidation defects and organic acidemias.
When is CPT 82016 used?
Part of expanded newborn screening and metabolic disorder evaluation to detect fatty acid oxidation defects and organic acidemias.
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