82310 Assay of calcium
Also known as: serum calcium, total calcium, plasma calcium
Spectrophotometric or ion-selective electrode measurement of serum total calcium to assess bone metabolism and ionic balance.
In Plain Language
bone mineral test; calcium level check; vital mineral test
Clinical Context
Abnormalities cause neuromuscular and cardiac manifestations; corrected for albumin to interpret physiological significance.
RVU Information
CPT 82310 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 82310?
CPT 82310 (Assay of calcium) is a Pathology & Lab code. Spectrophotometric or ion-selective electrode measurement of serum total calcium to assess bone metabolism and ionic balance.
Who uses CPT code 82310?
CPT 82310 is used by Pathology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology. Abnormalities cause neuromuscular and cardiac manifestations; corrected for albumin to interpret physiological significance.
When is CPT 82310 used?
Abnormalities cause neuromuscular and cardiac manifestations; corrected for albumin to interpret physiological significance.
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