82820 Hemoglobin-oxygen affinity
Also known as: oxygen affinity assay, hemoglobin-oxygen binding
Laboratory assay measuring hemoglobin-oxygen affinity (oxygen dissociation curve parameters) to assess oxygen binding and release capacity.
In Plain Language
oxygen carrying ability test
Clinical Context
Used in evaluation of hemoglobinopathies, evaluation of abnormal oxygen binding, and assessment of oxygen delivery in critical illness.
RVU Information
CPT 82820 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 82820?
CPT 82820 (Hemoglobin-oxygen affinity) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring hemoglobin-oxygen affinity (oxygen dissociation curve parameters) to assess oxygen binding and release capacity.
Who uses CPT code 82820?
CPT 82820 is used by pathology, hematology. Used in evaluation of hemoglobinopathies, evaluation of abnormal oxygen binding, and assessment of oxygen delivery in critical illness.
When is CPT 82820 used?
Used in evaluation of hemoglobinopathies, evaluation of abnormal oxygen binding, and assessment of oxygen delivery in critical illness.
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