83864 Mucopolysaccharides
Also known as: mucopolysaccharides assay, MPS urine
Qualitative or quantitative detection of mucopolysaccharides in urine, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid using chromatographic methods.
In Plain Language
storage disorder screening; genetic disease marker
Clinical Context
Screening for mucopolysaccharidoses including Hurler, Hunter, and Morquio syndromes. Elevated urinary MPS may indicate lysosomal storage disease.
RVU Information
CPT 83864 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 83864?
CPT 83864 (Mucopolysaccharides) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative or quantitative detection of mucopolysaccharides in urine, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid using chromatographic methods.
Who uses CPT code 83864?
CPT 83864 is used by Pathology, Genetics, Pediatrics. Screening for mucopolysaccharidoses including Hurler, Hunter, and Morquio syndromes. Elevated urinary MPS may indicate lysosomal storage disease.
When is CPT 83864 used?
Screening for mucopolysaccharidoses including Hurler, Hunter, and Morquio syndromes. Elevated urinary MPS may indicate lysosomal storage disease.
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