83003 Assay growth hormone (hgh)
Also known as: growth hormone level, HGH, somatotropin
Laboratory assay measuring human growth hormone concentration in serum for assessment of growth, metabolism, and growth hormone secretion disorders.
In Plain Language
growth hormone test
Clinical Context
Used in evaluation of growth disorders in children, diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency or excess, and assessment of pituitary function.
RVU Information
CPT 83003 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 83003?
CPT 83003 (Assay growth hormone (hgh)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring human growth hormone concentration in serum for assessment of growth, metabolism, and growth hormone secretion disorders.
Who uses CPT code 83003?
CPT 83003 is used by pathology, endocrinology, pediatrics. Used in evaluation of growth disorders in children, diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency or excess, and assessment of pituitary function.
When is CPT 83003 used?
Used in evaluation of growth disorders in children, diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency or excess, and assessment of pituitary function.
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