82127 Amino acid single qualitative
Also known as: single amino acid screen, amino acid qualitative, metabolic screening
Qualitative identification of a single amino acid using chromatographic methods (gas, liquid, or thin-layer) without quantification.
In Plain Language
amino acid presence test; metabolic disorder screening; genetic disease test
Clinical Context
Part of newborn screening and metabolic evaluation; detects specific amino acid accumulation in inherited metabolic disorders.
RVU Information
CPT 82127 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 82127?
CPT 82127 (Amino acid single qualitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative identification of a single amino acid using chromatographic methods (gas, liquid, or thin-layer) without quantification.
Who uses CPT code 82127?
CPT 82127 is used by Pathology, Genetics, Pediatrics. Part of newborn screening and metabolic evaluation; detects specific amino acid accumulation in inherited metabolic disorders.
When is CPT 82127 used?
Part of newborn screening and metabolic evaluation; detects specific amino acid accumulation in inherited metabolic disorders.
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