82308 Assay of calcitonin
Also known as: calcitonin level, medullary thyroid marker, calcium regulation test
Immunoassay measurement of calcitonin in serum to screen for medullary thyroid cancer and assess calcium regulation.
In Plain Language
thyroid cancer screening test; calcium hormone test; bone metabolism test
Clinical Context
Markedly elevated in medullary thyroid carcinoma; used as tumor marker for surveillance and screening of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2.
RVU Information
CPT 82308 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 82308?
CPT 82308 (Assay of calcitonin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Immunoassay measurement of calcitonin in serum to screen for medullary thyroid cancer and assess calcium regulation.
Who uses CPT code 82308?
CPT 82308 is used by Pathology, Oncology, Endocrinology. Markedly elevated in medullary thyroid carcinoma; used as tumor marker for surveillance and screening of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2.
When is CPT 82308 used?
Markedly elevated in medullary thyroid carcinoma; used as tumor marker for surveillance and screening of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2.
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