82930 Gastric analy with ph each specimen
Also known as: gastric analysis, gastric acid test
Laboratory analysis of gastric secretions including pH measurement of each specimen collected during gastric stimulation testing or basal secretion assessment.
In Plain Language
stomach acid test
Clinical Context
Historically used in evaluation of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and achlorhydria; now largely replaced by H. pylori and PPI testing.
RVU Information
CPT 82930 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 82930?
CPT 82930 (Gastric analy with ph each specimen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory analysis of gastric secretions including pH measurement of each specimen collected during gastric stimulation testing or basal secretion assessment.
Who uses CPT code 82930?
CPT 82930 is used by pathology, gastroenterology. Historically used in evaluation of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and achlorhydria; now largely replaced by H. pylori and PPI testing.
When is CPT 82930 used?
Historically used in evaluation of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and achlorhydria; now largely replaced by H. pylori and PPI testing.
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