82585 Assay of cryofibrinogen
Also known as: cryofibrinogen assay, fibrinogen precipitation test
Laboratory assay measuring cryofibrinogen, an abnormal fibrinogen that precipitates in cold and redissolves on rewarming, indicative of cryofibrinogenemia.
In Plain Language
cold-precipitating protein test; fibrinogen cold sensitivity
Clinical Context
Useful in diagnosis of cryofibrinogenemia associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, and malignancies presenting with vasculitis.
RVU Information
CPT 82585 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 82585?
CPT 82585 (Assay of cryofibrinogen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring cryofibrinogen, an abnormal fibrinogen that precipitates in cold and redissolves on rewarming, indicative of cryofibrinogenemia.
Who uses CPT code 82585?
CPT 82585 is used by pathology, rheumatology, hematology. Useful in diagnosis of cryofibrinogenemia associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, and malignancies presenting with vasculitis.
When is CPT 82585 used?
Useful in diagnosis of cryofibrinogenemia associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, and malignancies presenting with vasculitis.
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