82180 Assay of ascorbic acid
Also known as: vitamin C level, ascorbic acid assay, nutritional assessment
Enzymatic or chromatographic assay measuring ascorbic acid (vitamin C) concentration in serum to assess nutritional status.
In Plain Language
vitamin C blood test; scurvy risk test; nutritional deficiency screening
Clinical Context
Detects vitamin C deficiency in malnourished patients and those on total parenteral nutrition; severe deficiency causes scurvy.
RVU Information
CPT 82180 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 82180?
CPT 82180 (Assay of ascorbic acid) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic or chromatographic assay measuring ascorbic acid (vitamin C) concentration in serum to assess nutritional status.
Who uses CPT code 82180?
CPT 82180 is used by Pathology, Nutrition, Internal Medicine. Detects vitamin C deficiency in malnourished patients and those on total parenteral nutrition; severe deficiency causes scurvy.
When is CPT 82180 used?
Detects vitamin C deficiency in malnourished patients and those on total parenteral nutrition; severe deficiency causes scurvy.
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