82380 Assay of carotene
Also known as: serum carotene, beta-carotene level, nutritional assessment
Chromatographic or spectrophotometric measurement of carotene in serum to assess nutritional status and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
In Plain Language
vitamin A precursor test; nutrition test; antioxidant level test
Clinical Context
Elevated carotene indicates excess supplementation; low levels suggest malabsorption or malnutrition.
RVU Information
CPT 82380 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 82380?
CPT 82380 (Assay of carotene) is a Pathology & Lab code. Chromatographic or spectrophotometric measurement of carotene in serum to assess nutritional status and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Who uses CPT code 82380?
CPT 82380 is used by Pathology, Nutrition, Internal Medicine. Elevated carotene indicates excess supplementation; low levels suggest malabsorption or malnutrition.
When is CPT 82380 used?
Elevated carotene indicates excess supplementation; low levels suggest malabsorption or malnutrition.
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