82600 Assay of cyanide
Also known as: cyanide assay, cyanide toxicity test
Laboratory assay measuring cyanide concentration in serum or other body fluids for toxicity assessment in suspected cyanide poisoning or occupational exposure.
In Plain Language
poison detection test; cyanide level measurement
Clinical Context
Ordered in acute toxicity cases involving cyanide exposure, industrial incidents, and suspected poisoning requiring urgent diagnosis and treatment.
RVU Information
CPT 82600 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 82600?
CPT 82600 (Assay of cyanide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring cyanide concentration in serum or other body fluids for toxicity assessment in suspected cyanide poisoning or occupational exposure.
Who uses CPT code 82600?
CPT 82600 is used by pathology, toxicology, emergency medicine. Ordered in acute toxicity cases involving cyanide exposure, industrial incidents, and suspected poisoning requiring urgent diagnosis and treatment.
When is CPT 82600 used?
Ordered in acute toxicity cases involving cyanide exposure, industrial incidents, and suspected poisoning requiring urgent diagnosis and treatment.
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