82735 Assay of fluoride
Also known as: fluoride assay, fluoride level
Laboratory assay measuring fluoride concentration in serum or urine for toxicity assessment and occupational monitoring of fluoride exposure.
In Plain Language
fluoride toxicity test
Clinical Context
Ordered in suspected fluoride toxicity cases and occupational health monitoring of workers with potential fluoride exposure.
RVU Information
CPT 82735 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 82735?
CPT 82735 (Assay of fluoride) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring fluoride concentration in serum or urine for toxicity assessment and occupational monitoring of fluoride exposure.
Who uses CPT code 82735?
CPT 82735 is used by pathology, toxicology. Ordered in suspected fluoride toxicity cases and occupational health monitoring of workers with potential fluoride exposure.
When is CPT 82735 used?
Ordered in suspected fluoride toxicity cases and occupational health monitoring of workers with potential fluoride exposure.
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