82482 Assay rbc cholinesterase
Also known as: RBC cholinesterase, acetylcholinesterase, pesticide exposure marker
Enzymatic assay measuring red blood cell cholinesterase (acetylcholinesterase) activity to evaluate organophosphate or carbamate exposure.
In Plain Language
poison exposure detection; pesticide poisoning test; occupational exposure test
Clinical Context
Baseline and post-exposure monitoring in agricultural workers; indicator of organophosphate pesticide poisoning.
RVU Information
CPT 82482 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 82482?
CPT 82482 (Assay rbc cholinesterase) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic assay measuring red blood cell cholinesterase (acetylcholinesterase) activity to evaluate organophosphate or carbamate exposure.
Who uses CPT code 82482?
CPT 82482 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Occupational Medicine. Baseline and post-exposure monitoring in agricultural workers; indicator of organophosphate pesticide poisoning.
When is CPT 82482 used?
Baseline and post-exposure monitoring in agricultural workers; indicator of organophosphate pesticide poisoning.
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