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83519 Ria nonantibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: radioimmunoassay non-antibody, RIA alternate method

Radioimmunoassay using non-antibody binding molecules or alternate capture systems for quantitation of analytes.

In Plain Language

radioactive measurement method

Clinical Context

Historical methodology for hormone and peptide assays using radioactive labeling. Now largely replaced by immunochemiluminescence but still used in specialized laboratories.

RVU Information

CPT 83519 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

PathologyNuclear MedicineLaboratory Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 83519?

CPT 83519 (Ria nonantibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Radioimmunoassay using non-antibody binding molecules or alternate capture systems for quantitation of analytes.

Who uses CPT code 83519?

CPT 83519 is used by Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Historical methodology for hormone and peptide assays using radioactive labeling. Now largely replaced by immunochemiluminescence but still used in specialized laboratories.

When is CPT 83519 used?

Historical methodology for hormone and peptide assays using radioactive labeling. Now largely replaced by immunochemiluminescence but still used in specialized laboratories.

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