83872 Assay synovial fluid mucin
Also known as: synovial mucin clot, mucin clot test
Qualitative assessment of mucin in synovial fluid using chemical precipitate or turbidity methods.
In Plain Language
joint fluid viscosity test
Clinical Context
Historical test evaluating quality of synovial fluid hyaluronic acid. Good mucin clot indicates non-inflammatory arthritis; poor clot suggests inflammatory arthritis.
RVU Information
CPT 83872 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 83872?
CPT 83872 (Assay synovial fluid mucin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative assessment of mucin in synovial fluid using chemical precipitate or turbidity methods.
Who uses CPT code 83872?
CPT 83872 is used by Pathology, Rheumatology, Laboratory Medicine. Historical test evaluating quality of synovial fluid hyaluronic acid. Good mucin clot indicates non-inflammatory arthritis; poor clot suggests inflammatory arthritis.
When is CPT 83872 used?
Historical test evaluating quality of synovial fluid hyaluronic acid. Good mucin clot indicates non-inflammatory arthritis; poor clot suggests inflammatory arthritis.
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