82106 Alpha-fetoprotein amniotic
Also known as: amniotic AFP, AFT screening, fetal anomaly marker
Immunoassay measurement of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid for prenatal detection of open neural tube defects and Down syndrome.
In Plain Language
prenatal fluid test; spinal defect detection; genetic abnormality screening
Clinical Context
Elevated amniotic AFP indicates neural tube defects; combined with maternal serum markers in triple and quadruple screening.
RVU Information
CPT 82106 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 82106?
CPT 82106 (Alpha-fetoprotein amniotic) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoassay measurement of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid for prenatal detection of open neural tube defects and Down syndrome.
Who uses CPT code 82106?
CPT 82106 is used by Pathology, Obstetrics, Genetics. Elevated amniotic AFP indicates neural tube defects; combined with maternal serum markers in triple and quadruple screening.
When is CPT 82106 used?
Elevated amniotic AFP indicates neural tube defects; combined with maternal serum markers in triple and quadruple screening.
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