82270 Occult blood feces
Also known as: fecal occult blood test, FOBT, stool blood screening
Chemical or immunochemical detection of occult (hidden) blood in fecal specimen to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.
In Plain Language
hidden blood in stool test; colon cancer screening; GI bleeding test
Clinical Context
Screens for colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding in asymptomatic patients; abnormal results warrant colonoscopy.
RVU Information
CPT 82270 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 82270?
CPT 82270 (Occult blood feces) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chemical or immunochemical detection of occult (hidden) blood in fecal specimen to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.
Who uses CPT code 82270?
CPT 82270 is used by Pathology, Gastroenterology, Oncology. Screens for colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding in asymptomatic patients; abnormal results warrant colonoscopy.
When is CPT 82270 used?
Screens for colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding in asymptomatic patients; abnormal results warrant colonoscopy.
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