83775 Assay malate dehydrogenase
Also known as: malate dehydrogenase, MDH enzyme
Quantitative measurement of malate dehydrogenase enzyme activity in serum or other body fluids.
In Plain Language
enzyme activity test
Clinical Context
Assessment of tissue injury in liver, heart, kidney, and muscle. Elevated MDH indicates cellular damage; used less frequently with availability of more specific enzymes.
RVU Information
CPT 83775 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 83775?
CPT 83775 (Assay malate dehydrogenase) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of malate dehydrogenase enzyme activity in serum or other body fluids.
Who uses CPT code 83775?
CPT 83775 is used by Pathology, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Assessment of tissue injury in liver, heart, kidney, and muscle. Elevated MDH indicates cellular damage; used less frequently with availability of more specific enzymes.
When is CPT 83775 used?
Assessment of tissue injury in liver, heart, kidney, and muscle. Elevated MDH indicates cellular damage; used less frequently with availability of more specific enzymes.
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