83631 Lactoferrin fecal (quant)
Also known as: fecal lactoferrin quantitative, lactoferrin stool level
Quantitative measurement of lactoferrin concentration in fecal specimen using immunoassay methods.
In Plain Language
stool inflammation marker measurement
Clinical Context
Quantification of intestinal inflammation for assessment of inflammatory bowel disease activity and response to therapy. Also used in evaluation of infectious colitis.
RVU Information
CPT 83631 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 83631?
CPT 83631 (Lactoferrin fecal (quant)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of lactoferrin concentration in fecal specimen using immunoassay methods.
Who uses CPT code 83631?
CPT 83631 is used by Pathology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine. Quantification of intestinal inflammation for assessment of inflammatory bowel disease activity and response to therapy. Also used in evaluation of infectious colitis.
When is CPT 83631 used?
Quantification of intestinal inflammation for assessment of inflammatory bowel disease activity and response to therapy. Also used in evaluation of infectious colitis.
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