82575 Creatinine clearance test
Also known as: creatinine clearance test, GFR by creatinine clearance
Laboratory test measuring creatinine clearance from 24-hour urine collection and serum creatinine to estimate glomerular filtration rate and assess kidney function.
In Plain Language
kidney filtering ability test; 24-hour kidney function test
Clinical Context
Ordered for assessment of renal function, staging chronic kidney disease, medication dosing in renal impairment, and evaluation of renal disease progression.
RVU Information
CPT 82575 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 82575?
CPT 82575 (Creatinine clearance test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory test measuring creatinine clearance from 24-hour urine collection and serum creatinine to estimate glomerular filtration rate and assess kidney function.
Who uses CPT code 82575?
CPT 82575 is used by pathology, nephrology, internal medicine. Ordered for assessment of renal function, staging chronic kidney disease, medication dosing in renal impairment, and evaluation of renal disease progression.
When is CPT 82575 used?
Ordered for assessment of renal function, staging chronic kidney disease, medication dosing in renal impairment, and evaluation of renal disease progression.
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