82595 Assay of cryoglobulin
Also known as: cryoglobulin assay, cold-precipitable immunoglobulin test
Laboratory assay measuring cryoglobulins, immunoglobulins that precipitate at cold temperature and redissolve on rewarming, used in diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia.
In Plain Language
cold protein antibody test; freezing blood protein measurement
Clinical Context
Indicated in evaluation of vasculitis, particularly related to Hepatitis C, and investigation of systemic symptoms with purpura and renal involvement.
RVU Information
CPT 82595 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 82595?
CPT 82595 (Assay of cryoglobulin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring cryoglobulins, immunoglobulins that precipitate at cold temperature and redissolve on rewarming, used in diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia.
Who uses CPT code 82595?
CPT 82595 is used by pathology, rheumatology, hematology. Indicated in evaluation of vasculitis, particularly related to Hepatitis C, and investigation of systemic symptoms with purpura and renal involvement.
When is CPT 82595 used?
Indicated in evaluation of vasculitis, particularly related to Hepatitis C, and investigation of systemic symptoms with purpura and renal involvement.
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