82570 Assay of urine creatinine
Also known as: urine creatinine, creatinine clearance collection
Laboratory assay measuring creatinine concentration in urine specimens for assessment of renal function and evaluation of proteinuria or other urinary abnormalities.
In Plain Language
creatinine urine test; kidney function assessment
Clinical Context
Used in calculation of creatinine clearance, assessment of tubular function, and normalization of other urinary markers.
RVU Information
CPT 82570 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 82570?
CPT 82570 (Assay of urine creatinine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring creatinine concentration in urine specimens for assessment of renal function and evaluation of proteinuria or other urinary abnormalities.
Who uses CPT code 82570?
CPT 82570 is used by pathology, nephrology, urology. Used in calculation of creatinine clearance, assessment of tubular function, and normalization of other urinary markers.
When is CPT 82570 used?
Used in calculation of creatinine clearance, assessment of tubular function, and normalization of other urinary markers.
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