82533 Total cortisol
Also known as: total cortisol, serum cortisol
Laboratory assay measuring total cortisol concentration in serum or plasma, including both bound and free cortisol levels for comprehensive adrenal function assessment.
In Plain Language
cortisol blood test; total cortisol level
Clinical Context
Ordered for evaluation of Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, and assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysfunction in various clinical settings.
RVU Information
CPT 82533 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 82533?
CPT 82533 (Total cortisol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring total cortisol concentration in serum or plasma, including both bound and free cortisol levels for comprehensive adrenal function assessment.
Who uses CPT code 82533?
CPT 82533 is used by pathology, endocrinology, internal medicine. Ordered for evaluation of Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, and assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysfunction in various clinical settings.
When is CPT 82533 used?
Ordered for evaluation of Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, and assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysfunction in various clinical settings.
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