82271 Occult blood other sources
Also known as: occult blood other sources, non-fecal bleeding test, urine/CSF blood detection
Chemical detection of occult blood in non-fecal body fluids (urine, cerebrospinal fluid, other sources) to screen for bleeding.
In Plain Language
hidden blood in urine test; hidden blood test; bleeding detection
Clinical Context
Screens for hematuria, hemoglobinuria, and bleeding in body cavities indicating urinary or systemic pathology.
RVU Information
CPT 82271 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 82271?
CPT 82271 (Occult blood other sources) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chemical detection of occult blood in non-fecal body fluids (urine, cerebrospinal fluid, other sources) to screen for bleeding.
Who uses CPT code 82271?
CPT 82271 is used by Pathology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine. Screens for hematuria, hemoglobinuria, and bleeding in body cavities indicating urinary or systemic pathology.
When is CPT 82271 used?
Screens for hematuria, hemoglobinuria, and bleeding in body cavities indicating urinary or systemic pathology.
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