82552 Assay of cpk in blood
Also known as: serum CK, blood CPK, CK total
Laboratory assay measuring total creatine kinase activity specifically in blood/serum, differentiating from other specimen types for comprehensive cardiac and muscle assessment.
In Plain Language
blood enzyme test for heart and muscle
Clinical Context
Used as screening test for muscle injury, cardiac damage, and myositis; elevated levels indicate muscle or cardiac pathology.
RVU Information
CPT 82552 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 82552?
CPT 82552 (Assay of cpk in blood) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring total creatine kinase activity specifically in blood/serum, differentiating from other specimen types for comprehensive cardiac and muscle assessment.
Who uses CPT code 82552?
CPT 82552 is used by pathology, cardiology, internal medicine. Used as screening test for muscle injury, cardiac damage, and myositis; elevated levels indicate muscle or cardiac pathology.
When is CPT 82552 used?
Used as screening test for muscle injury, cardiac damage, and myositis; elevated levels indicate muscle or cardiac pathology.
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