82550 Assay of ck (cpk)
Also known as: CK assay, CPK assay, creatine kinase
Laboratory assay measuring creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase (CPK) activity in serum, an enzyme released from damaged muscle or heart tissue.
In Plain Language
heart and muscle enzyme test; CK level
Clinical Context
Ordered in evaluation of myocardial infarction, muscular dystrophy, muscle injury, rhabdomyolysis, and assessment of muscle-related diseases.
RVU Information
CPT 82550 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 82550?
CPT 82550 (Assay of ck (cpk)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase (CPK) activity in serum, an enzyme released from damaged muscle or heart tissue.
Who uses CPT code 82550?
CPT 82550 is used by pathology, cardiology, neurology. Ordered in evaluation of myocardial infarction, muscular dystrophy, muscle injury, rhabdomyolysis, and assessment of muscle-related diseases.
When is CPT 82550 used?
Ordered in evaluation of myocardial infarction, muscular dystrophy, muscle injury, rhabdomyolysis, and assessment of muscle-related diseases.
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