83785 Assay of manganese
Also known as: manganese assay, blood manganese
Quantitative measurement of manganese concentration in blood using atomic absorption spectrophotometry or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
In Plain Language
manganese level test; metal content measurement
Clinical Context
Assessment of occupational or environmental manganese exposure. Elevated manganese associated with neurotoxicity and parkinsonism-like symptoms.
RVU Information
CPT 83785 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 83785?
CPT 83785 (Assay of manganese) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of manganese concentration in blood using atomic absorption spectrophotometry or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
Who uses CPT code 83785?
CPT 83785 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Occupational Health. Assessment of occupational or environmental manganese exposure. Elevated manganese associated with neurotoxicity and parkinsonism-like symptoms.
When is CPT 83785 used?
Assessment of occupational or environmental manganese exposure. Elevated manganese associated with neurotoxicity and parkinsonism-like symptoms.
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