83615 Lactate (ld) (ldh) enzyme
Also known as: lactate dehydrogenase, LDH enzyme, LD assay
Quantitative measurement of lactate dehydrogenase (LD/LDH) enzyme activity in serum using kinetic or colorimetric methods.
In Plain Language
tissue damage enzyme test; heart and muscle injury marker
Clinical Context
Nonspecific marker of tissue injury used in myocardial infarction, hemolysis, hepatitis, and malignancy evaluation. Must be interpreted with LDH isoenzymes for specificity.
RVU Information
CPT 83615 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 83615?
CPT 83615 (Lactate (ld) (ldh) enzyme) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of lactate dehydrogenase (LD/LDH) enzyme activity in serum using kinetic or colorimetric methods.
Who uses CPT code 83615?
CPT 83615 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Nonspecific marker of tissue injury used in myocardial infarction, hemolysis, hepatitis, and malignancy evaluation. Must be interpreted with LDH isoenzymes for specificity.
When is CPT 83615 used?
Nonspecific marker of tissue injury used in myocardial infarction, hemolysis, hepatitis, and malignancy evaluation. Must be interpreted with LDH isoenzymes for specificity.
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