82045 Albumin ischemia modified
Also known as: ischemia-modified albumin, IMA test, acute coronary syndrome marker
Quantitative assay of ischemia-modified albumin, an altered form of serum albumin that increases during myocardial ischemia.
In Plain Language
heart attack detection test; heart damage marker; acute chest pain test
Clinical Context
Emerging biomarker for acute coronary syndrome that rises within minutes of myocardial ischemia to supplement troponin in chest pain evaluation.
RVU Information
CPT 82045 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 82045?
CPT 82045 (Albumin ischemia modified) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of ischemia-modified albumin, an altered form of serum albumin that increases during myocardial ischemia.
Who uses CPT code 82045?
CPT 82045 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine. Emerging biomarker for acute coronary syndrome that rises within minutes of myocardial ischemia to supplement troponin in chest pain evaluation.
When is CPT 82045 used?
Emerging biomarker for acute coronary syndrome that rises within minutes of myocardial ischemia to supplement troponin in chest pain evaluation.
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