82507 Assay of citrate
Also known as: citrate level, serum citrate, urine citrate
Enzymatic or chromatographic measurement of citrate in serum or urine to assess acid-base metabolism and stone risk.
In Plain Language
kidney stone prevention marker; acid-base test; metabolic test
Clinical Context
Low urine citrate increases calcium stone risk; elevated in distal renal tubular acidosis.
RVU Information
CPT 82507 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 82507?
CPT 82507 (Assay of citrate) is a Pathology & Lab code. Enzymatic or chromatographic measurement of citrate in serum or urine to assess acid-base metabolism and stone risk.
Who uses CPT code 82507?
CPT 82507 is used by Pathology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine. Low urine citrate increases calcium stone risk; elevated in distal renal tubular acidosis.
When is CPT 82507 used?
Low urine citrate increases calcium stone risk; elevated in distal renal tubular acidosis.
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