82163 Assay of angiotensin ii
Also known as: angiotensin II level, ANG II test, hypertension hormone test
Immunoassay measurement of angiotensin II in serum or plasma to assess renin-angiotensin system activity.
In Plain Language
blood pressure hormone test; kidney hormone check; hypertension marker
Clinical Context
Elevated in primary aldosteronism and renovascular hypertension; used with plasma renin activity to assess RAAS.
RVU Information
CPT 82163 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 82163?
CPT 82163 (Assay of angiotensin ii) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoassay measurement of angiotensin II in serum or plasma to assess renin-angiotensin system activity.
Who uses CPT code 82163?
CPT 82163 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Nephrology. Elevated in primary aldosteronism and renovascular hypertension; used with plasma renin activity to assess RAAS.
When is CPT 82163 used?
Elevated in primary aldosteronism and renovascular hypertension; used with plasma renin activity to assess RAAS.
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