82693 Assay of ethylene glycol
Also known as: ethylene glycol assay, antifreeze toxicity test
Laboratory assay measuring ethylene glycol concentration in serum or plasma for toxicity assessment in suspected antifreeze ingestion or occupational exposure.
In Plain Language
antifreeze poison test; ethylene glycol level
Clinical Context
Ordered in acute poisoning cases involving ethylene glycol ingestion requiring urgent diagnosis and treatment with specific antidotes.
RVU Information
CPT 82693 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 82693?
CPT 82693 (Assay of ethylene glycol) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring ethylene glycol concentration in serum or plasma for toxicity assessment in suspected antifreeze ingestion or occupational exposure.
Who uses CPT code 82693?
CPT 82693 is used by pathology, toxicology, emergency medicine. Ordered in acute poisoning cases involving ethylene glycol ingestion requiring urgent diagnosis and treatment with specific antidotes.
When is CPT 82693 used?
Ordered in acute poisoning cases involving ethylene glycol ingestion requiring urgent diagnosis and treatment with specific antidotes.
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