82331 Calcium infusion test
Also known as: calcium infusion test, calcium stimulation test, PTH suppression test
Intravenous calcium infusion with serum calcium monitoring to assess parathyroid hormone suppression and function.
In Plain Language
parathyroid gland function test; calcium challenge test; hormone response test
Clinical Context
Specialized test to assess parathyroid reserve and response to calcium loading in patients with suspected parathyroid dysfunction.
RVU Information
CPT 82331 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 82331?
CPT 82331 (Calcium infusion test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Intravenous calcium infusion with serum calcium monitoring to assess parathyroid hormone suppression and function.
Who uses CPT code 82331?
CPT 82331 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Specialized test to assess parathyroid reserve and response to calcium loading in patients with suspected parathyroid dysfunction.
When is CPT 82331 used?
Specialized test to assess parathyroid reserve and response to calcium loading in patients with suspected parathyroid dysfunction.
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