83721 Assay of blood lipoprotein
Also known as: blood lipoprotein(a) quant, Lp(a) precise
Quantitative measurement of blood lipoprotein(a) in serum or plasma using high-precision immunoassay or mass spectrometry methods.
In Plain Language
precise cardiovascular risk protein
Clinical Context
High-precision quantitation of lipoprotein(a) for accurate cardiovascular risk stratification and monitoring of lipid-lowering therapy response.
RVU Information
CPT 83721 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 83721?
CPT 83721 (Assay of blood lipoprotein) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of blood lipoprotein(a) in serum or plasma using high-precision immunoassay or mass spectrometry methods.
Who uses CPT code 83721?
CPT 83721 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. High-precision quantitation of lipoprotein(a) for accurate cardiovascular risk stratification and monitoring of lipid-lowering therapy response.
When is CPT 83721 used?
High-precision quantitation of lipoprotein(a) for accurate cardiovascular risk stratification and monitoring of lipid-lowering therapy response.
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