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82480 Assay serum cholinesterase

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: serum cholinesterase, pseudocholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase

Enzymatic assay measuring serum cholinesterase (butyrylcholinesterase/pseudocholinesterase) activity to assess drug metabolism.

In Plain Language

drug metabolism enzyme test; anesthesia medication risk test; genetic enzyme test

Clinical Context

Detects pseudocholinesterase variants causing prolonged apnea with succinylcholine; baseline before anesthesia.

RVU Information

CPT 82480 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

PathologyAnesthesiologyPharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 82480?

CPT 82480 (Assay serum cholinesterase) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic assay measuring serum cholinesterase (butyrylcholinesterase/pseudocholinesterase) activity to assess drug metabolism.

Who uses CPT code 82480?

CPT 82480 is used by Pathology, Anesthesiology, Pharmacology. Detects pseudocholinesterase variants causing prolonged apnea with succinylcholine; baseline before anesthesia.

When is CPT 82480 used?

Detects pseudocholinesterase variants causing prolonged apnea with succinylcholine; baseline before anesthesia.

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