82088 Assay of aldosterone
Also known as: serum aldosterone, aldosterone level, hypertension hormone test
Immunoassay measurement of aldosterone in serum or plasma to assess renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activity.
In Plain Language
blood pressure hormone test; salt-regulating hormone test; kidney hormone check
Clinical Context
Evaluates primary hyperaldosteronism in hypertensive patients and secondary aldosteronism in liver disease and heart failure.
RVU Information
CPT 82088 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 82088?
CPT 82088 (Assay of aldosterone) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoassay measurement of aldosterone in serum or plasma to assess renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activity.
Who uses CPT code 82088?
CPT 82088 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Nephrology. Evaluates primary hyperaldosteronism in hypertensive patients and secondary aldosteronism in liver disease and heart failure.
When is CPT 82088 used?
Evaluates primary hyperaldosteronism in hypertensive patients and secondary aldosteronism in liver disease and heart failure.
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