82465 Assay bld/serum cholesterol
Also known as: total cholesterol, serum cholesterol, lipid panel
Enzymatic or chromatographic measurement of total cholesterol in serum or plasma to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
In Plain Language
cholesterol test; heart disease risk test; blood fat test
Clinical Context
Component of lipid panel; elevated cholesterol associated with cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis risk.
RVU Information
CPT 82465 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 82465?
CPT 82465 (Assay bld/serum cholesterol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic or chromatographic measurement of total cholesterol in serum or plasma to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
Who uses CPT code 82465?
CPT 82465 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Component of lipid panel; elevated cholesterol associated with cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis risk.
When is CPT 82465 used?
Component of lipid panel; elevated cholesterol associated with cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis risk.
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