83529 Asay of interleukin-6 (il-6)
Also known as: interleukin-6 assay, IL-6 test
Quantitative measurement of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in plasma, serum, or other body fluids using immunoassay methodology.
In Plain Language
inflammatory marker test
Clinical Context
Assessment of inflammatory state in infections, sepsis, rheumatologic diseases, and malignancies. Elevated IL-6 correlates with disease severity and mortality in critical illness.
RVU Information
CPT 83529 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 83529?
CPT 83529 (Asay of interleukin-6 (il-6)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in plasma, serum, or other body fluids using immunoassay methodology.
Who uses CPT code 83529?
CPT 83529 is used by Pathology, Rheumatology, Critical Care. Assessment of inflammatory state in infections, sepsis, rheumatologic diseases, and malignancies. Elevated IL-6 correlates with disease severity and mortality in critical illness.
When is CPT 83529 used?
Assessment of inflammatory state in infections, sepsis, rheumatologic diseases, and malignancies. Elevated IL-6 correlates with disease severity and mortality in critical illness.
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