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82107 Alpha-fetoprotein l3

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: AFP-L3, L3 fraction, hepatoma-specific AFP

Measurement of lens culinaris-reactive alpha-fetoprotein fraction, a tumor-associated isoform indicating hepatocellular carcinoma presence.

In Plain Language

liver cancer specific test; HCC tumor marker; hepatocellular carcinoma detection

Clinical Context

More specific than total AFP for hepatocellular carcinoma; elevated in cirrhotic patients at risk for HCC development.

RVU Information

CPT 82107 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

PathologyOncologyHepatology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 82107?

CPT 82107 (Alpha-fetoprotein l3) is a Pathology & Lab code. Measurement of lens culinaris-reactive alpha-fetoprotein fraction, a tumor-associated isoform indicating hepatocellular carcinoma presence.

Who uses CPT code 82107?

CPT 82107 is used by Pathology, Oncology, Hepatology. More specific than total AFP for hepatocellular carcinoma; elevated in cirrhotic patients at risk for HCC development.

When is CPT 82107 used?

More specific than total AFP for hepatocellular carcinoma; elevated in cirrhotic patients at risk for HCC development.

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