83874 Assay of myoglobin
Also known as: myoglobin assay, serum myoglobin
Quantitative measurement of myoglobin in serum or plasma using immunoassay methodology.
In Plain Language
muscle damage marker; heart and muscle injury protein
Clinical Context
Sensitive marker of muscle injury including myocardial infarction, rhabdomyolysis, and muscular dystrophy. More sensitive but less specific than troponin for cardiac injury.
RVU Information
CPT 83874 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 83874?
CPT 83874 (Assay of myoglobin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of myoglobin in serum or plasma using immunoassay methodology.
Who uses CPT code 83874?
CPT 83874 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Critical Care. Sensitive marker of muscle injury including myocardial infarction, rhabdomyolysis, and muscular dystrophy. More sensitive but less specific than troponin for cardiac injury.
When is CPT 83874 used?
Sensitive marker of muscle injury including myocardial infarction, rhabdomyolysis, and muscular dystrophy. More sensitive but less specific than troponin for cardiac injury.
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