82040 Assay of serum albumin
Also known as: serum albumin, albumin level, plasma protein test
Serum albumin quantitative measurement using bromocresol green, bromocresol purple, or electrophoretic methods.
In Plain Language
protein blood test; liver function test; nutritional status check
Clinical Context
Assesses liver synthetic function, nutritional status, and kidney disease severity. Decreased in liver disease, malnutrition, and proteinuric kidney disease.
RVU Information
CPT 82040 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 82040?
CPT 82040 (Assay of serum albumin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serum albumin quantitative measurement using bromocresol green, bromocresol purple, or electrophoretic methods.
Who uses CPT code 82040?
CPT 82040 is used by Pathology, Internal Medicine, Hepatology. Assesses liver synthetic function, nutritional status, and kidney disease severity. Decreased in liver disease, malnutrition, and proteinuric kidney disease.
When is CPT 82040 used?
Assesses liver synthetic function, nutritional status, and kidney disease severity. Decreased in liver disease, malnutrition, and proteinuric kidney disease.
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