82565 Assay of creatinine
Also known as: serum creatinine, creatinine level, Cr
Laboratory assay measuring creatinine concentration in serum or plasma, a waste product of muscle metabolism used to estimate glomerular filtration rate and renal function.
In Plain Language
kidney function test; creatinine blood test
Clinical Context
Essential test ordered for assessment of renal function, staging chronic kidney disease, monitoring renal disease progression, and medication dosing adjustments.
RVU Information
CPT 82565 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 82565?
CPT 82565 (Assay of creatinine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring creatinine concentration in serum or plasma, a waste product of muscle metabolism used to estimate glomerular filtration rate and renal function.
Who uses CPT code 82565?
CPT 82565 is used by pathology, nephrology, internal medicine. Essential test ordered for assessment of renal function, staging chronic kidney disease, monitoring renal disease progression, and medication dosing adjustments.
When is CPT 82565 used?
Essential test ordered for assessment of renal function, staging chronic kidney disease, monitoring renal disease progression, and medication dosing adjustments.
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