82383 Assay blood catecholamines
Also known as: plasma catecholamines, blood catecholamines, pheochromocytoma blood test
Plasma catecholamine assay measuring epinephrine and norepinephrine in arterial or venous blood for pheochromocytoma evaluation.
In Plain Language
blood stress hormone test; pheochromocytoma detection; adrenaline blood test
Clinical Context
Plasma levels more labile than urine; requires special handling and patient positioning; used with plasma metanephrines.
RVU Information
CPT 82383 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 82383?
CPT 82383 (Assay blood catecholamines) is a Pathology & Lab code. Plasma catecholamine assay measuring epinephrine and norepinephrine in arterial or venous blood for pheochromocytoma evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 82383?
CPT 82383 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Plasma levels more labile than urine; requires special handling and patient positioning; used with plasma metanephrines.
When is CPT 82383 used?
Plasma levels more labile than urine; requires special handling and patient positioning; used with plasma metanephrines.
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