83825 Assay of mercury
Also known as: mercury assay, blood mercury
Quantitative measurement of mercury concentration in blood, urine, or other specimens using cold vapor atomic absorption or mass spectrometry.
In Plain Language
mercury poisoning test; metal toxicity check
Clinical Context
Assessment of mercury exposure from occupational sources, contaminated seafood, or industrial accidents. Critical for occupational and environmental health evaluation.
RVU Information
CPT 83825 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 83825?
CPT 83825 (Assay of mercury) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of mercury concentration in blood, urine, or other specimens using cold vapor atomic absorption or mass spectrometry.
Who uses CPT code 83825?
CPT 83825 is used by Pathology, Toxicology, Occupational Health. Assessment of mercury exposure from occupational sources, contaminated seafood, or industrial accidents. Critical for occupational and environmental health evaluation.
When is CPT 83825 used?
Assessment of mercury exposure from occupational sources, contaminated seafood, or industrial accidents. Critical for occupational and environmental health evaluation.
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