82540 Assay of creatine
Also known as: creatine assay, serum creatine
Laboratory assay measuring creatine concentration in serum or plasma, a compound involved in energy metabolism within muscle and neural tissue.
In Plain Language
creatine muscle test; creatine level measurement
Clinical Context
Used in evaluation of muscle disorders, rhabdomyolysis, renal disease, and assessment of energy metabolism in skeletal and cardiac muscle.
RVU Information
CPT 82540 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 82540?
CPT 82540 (Assay of creatine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring creatine concentration in serum or plasma, a compound involved in energy metabolism within muscle and neural tissue.
Who uses CPT code 82540?
CPT 82540 is used by pathology, neurology, nephrology. Used in evaluation of muscle disorders, rhabdomyolysis, renal disease, and assessment of energy metabolism in skeletal and cardiac muscle.
When is CPT 82540 used?
Used in evaluation of muscle disorders, rhabdomyolysis, renal disease, and assessment of energy metabolism in skeletal and cardiac muscle.
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