82234 Beta-amyloid 1-42 (abeta 42)
Also known as: amyloid beta 1-42, Abeta 42, Alzheimer disease biomarker
Immunoassay measurement of beta-amyloid 1-42 in cerebrospinal fluid to diagnose Alzheimer disease pathology.
In Plain Language
Alzheimer disease test; dementia marker; brain degeneration test
Clinical Context
Markedly decreased in Alzheimer disease; combined with tau proteins improves diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer pathology.
RVU Information
CPT 82234 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 82234?
CPT 82234 (Beta-amyloid 1-42 (abeta 42)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoassay measurement of beta-amyloid 1-42 in cerebrospinal fluid to diagnose Alzheimer disease pathology.
Who uses CPT code 82234?
CPT 82234 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Geriatrics. Markedly decreased in Alzheimer disease; combined with tau proteins improves diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer pathology.
When is CPT 82234 used?
Markedly decreased in Alzheimer disease; combined with tau proteins improves diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer pathology.
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