82017 Acylcarnitines quantitative
Also known as: acylcarnitine quantitative, carnitine profile panel, fatty acid oxidation panel
Quantitative measurement of acylcarnitine profiles using tandem mass spectrometry or chromatography with specific concentration values.
In Plain Language
amino acid level numbers; metabolic panel result; fatty acid disorder test
Clinical Context
Diagnoses fatty acid oxidation disorders, organic acidemias, and mitochondrial disorders in newborns and children with metabolic decompensation.
RVU Information
CPT 82017 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 82017?
CPT 82017 (Acylcarnitines quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of acylcarnitine profiles using tandem mass spectrometry or chromatography with specific concentration values.
Who uses CPT code 82017?
CPT 82017 is used by Pathology, Genetics, Pediatrics. Diagnoses fatty acid oxidation disorders, organic acidemias, and mitochondrial disorders in newborns and children with metabolic decompensation.
When is CPT 82017 used?
Diagnoses fatty acid oxidation disorders, organic acidemias, and mitochondrial disorders in newborns and children with metabolic decompensation.
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