82143 Amniotic fluid scan
Also known as: amniotic fluid spectrophotometry, AOD scan, hemolytic disease assessment
Spectrophotometric analysis of amniotic fluid for optical density and color to assess hemolytic disease and bilirubin levels.
In Plain Language
prenatal hemolysis test; fetal anemia screening; jaundice risk assessment
Clinical Context
Evaluates severity of hemolytic disease of newborn in Rh-sensitized pregnancies; predicts need for intrauterine transfusion.
RVU Information
CPT 82143 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 82143?
CPT 82143 (Amniotic fluid scan) is a Pathology & Lab code. Spectrophotometric analysis of amniotic fluid for optical density and color to assess hemolytic disease and bilirubin levels.
Who uses CPT code 82143?
CPT 82143 is used by Pathology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics. Evaluates severity of hemolytic disease of newborn in Rh-sensitized pregnancies; predicts need for intrauterine transfusion.
When is CPT 82143 used?
Evaluates severity of hemolytic disease of newborn in Rh-sensitized pregnancies; predicts need for intrauterine transfusion.
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