83527 Assay of insulin
Also known as: insulin free, free insulin assay
Quantitative measurement of insulin concentration using specialized assay excluding insulin analogs or other cross-reactants.
In Plain Language
pancreas hormone specific test
Clinical Context
Measurement of endogenous insulin excluding exogenous insulin analogs in diabetic patients on insulin therapy. Used for accurate assessment of beta-cell function.
RVU Information
CPT 83527 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 83527?
CPT 83527 (Assay of insulin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of insulin concentration using specialized assay excluding insulin analogs or other cross-reactants.
Who uses CPT code 83527?
CPT 83527 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Measurement of endogenous insulin excluding exogenous insulin analogs in diabetic patients on insulin therapy. Used for accurate assessment of beta-cell function.
When is CPT 83527 used?
Measurement of endogenous insulin excluding exogenous insulin analogs in diabetic patients on insulin therapy. Used for accurate assessment of beta-cell function.
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