82240 Bile acids cholylglycine
Also known as: cholylglycine test, specific bile acid, hepatic clearance test
Enzymatic or chromatographic assay measuring cholylglycine conjugate in serum to assess bile acid metabolism.
In Plain Language
liver function test; bile acid metabolism check; cholestasis assessment
Clinical Context
Specific bile acid used to assess liver synthetic function and enterohepatic circulation efficiency.
RVU Information
CPT 82240 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 82240?
CPT 82240 (Bile acids cholylglycine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic or chromatographic assay measuring cholylglycine conjugate in serum to assess bile acid metabolism.
Who uses CPT code 82240?
CPT 82240 is used by Pathology, Hepatology, Gastroenterology. Specific bile acid used to assess liver synthetic function and enterohepatic circulation efficiency.
When is CPT 82240 used?
Specific bile acid used to assess liver synthetic function and enterohepatic circulation efficiency.
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