82746 Assay of folic acid serum
Also known as: serum folate, folic acid level
Laboratory assay measuring folic acid (folate) concentration in serum for assessment of folate status and diagnosis of folate deficiency anemia.
In Plain Language
folate blood test; vitamin B folate level
Clinical Context
Ordered in evaluation of megaloblastic anemia, neuropsychiatric symptoms, pregnancy planning, and assessment of nutritional status.
RVU Information
CPT 82746 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 82746?
CPT 82746 (Assay of folic acid serum) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring folic acid (folate) concentration in serum for assessment of folate status and diagnosis of folate deficiency anemia.
Who uses CPT code 82746?
CPT 82746 is used by pathology, hematology, obstetrics-gynecology. Ordered in evaluation of megaloblastic anemia, neuropsychiatric symptoms, pregnancy planning, and assessment of nutritional status.
When is CPT 82746 used?
Ordered in evaluation of megaloblastic anemia, neuropsychiatric symptoms, pregnancy planning, and assessment of nutritional status.
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