82085 Assay of aldolase
Also known as: aldolase level, serum aldolase, muscle damage enzyme
Enzymatic assay measuring aldolase activity in serum, an enzyme found in muscle and red blood cells indicating tissue damage.
In Plain Language
muscle breakdown test; tissue damage marker; muscle enzyme test
Clinical Context
Elevated in muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, hemolytic anemia, and myopathies; less commonly used than creatine kinase.
RVU Information
CPT 82085 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 82085?
CPT 82085 (Assay of aldolase) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic assay measuring aldolase activity in serum, an enzyme found in muscle and red blood cells indicating tissue damage.
Who uses CPT code 82085?
CPT 82085 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Internal Medicine. Elevated in muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, hemolytic anemia, and myopathies; less commonly used than creatine kinase.
When is CPT 82085 used?
Elevated in muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, hemolytic anemia, and myopathies; less commonly used than creatine kinase.
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