82024 Assay of acth
Also known as: ACTH level, corticotropin assay, pituitary hormone test
Immunoassay measurement of adrenocorticotropic hormone in serum or plasma used to assess hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function.
In Plain Language
stress hormone test; pituitary gland test; adrenal function check
Clinical Context
Differentiates primary adrenal insufficiency from secondary causes; elevated in Addison disease and low in secondary adrenal insufficiency or Cushing syndrome.
RVU Information
CPT 82024 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 82024?
CPT 82024 (Assay of acth) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoassay measurement of adrenocorticotropic hormone in serum or plasma used to assess hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function.
Who uses CPT code 82024?
CPT 82024 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Differentiates primary adrenal insufficiency from secondary causes; elevated in Addison disease and low in secondary adrenal insufficiency or Cushing syndrome.
When is CPT 82024 used?
Differentiates primary adrenal insufficiency from secondary causes; elevated in Addison disease and low in secondary adrenal insufficiency or Cushing syndrome.
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