82375 Assay carboxyhb quantitative
Also known as: carboxyhemoglobin quantitative, COHb level, carbon monoxide poisoning test
Co-oximetry or spectrophotometric measurement of carboxyhemoglobin quantity in blood to assess carbon monoxide exposure.
In Plain Language
carbon monoxide poisoning test; CO exposure level; poisoning detection test
Clinical Context
Elevated in carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust, fires, or faulty heating; determines hyperbaric oxygen therapy need.
RVU Information
CPT 82375 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 82375?
CPT 82375 (Assay carboxyhb quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Co-oximetry or spectrophotometric measurement of carboxyhemoglobin quantity in blood to assess carbon monoxide exposure.
Who uses CPT code 82375?
CPT 82375 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Emergency Medicine. Elevated in carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust, fires, or faulty heating; determines hyperbaric oxygen therapy need.
When is CPT 82375 used?
Elevated in carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust, fires, or faulty heating; determines hyperbaric oxygen therapy need.
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