82435 Assay of blood chloride
Also known as: serum chloride, plasma chloride, electrolyte panel
Ion-selective electrode or titration measurement of chloride in serum or plasma to assess electrolyte balance.
In Plain Language
salt ion test; electrolyte balance test; body fluid ion test
Clinical Context
Part of basic metabolic panel; abnormalities accompany acid-base disorders and volume depletion.
RVU Information
CPT 82435 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 82435?
CPT 82435 (Assay of blood chloride) is a Pathology & Lab code. Ion-selective electrode or titration measurement of chloride in serum or plasma to assess electrolyte balance.
Who uses CPT code 82435?
CPT 82435 is used by Pathology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care. Part of basic metabolic panel; abnormalities accompany acid-base disorders and volume depletion.
When is CPT 82435 used?
Part of basic metabolic panel; abnormalities accompany acid-base disorders and volume depletion.
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