83880 Assay of natriuretic peptide
Also known as: natriuretic peptides, ANP/BNP assay
Quantitative measurement of natriuretic peptides (atrial and B-type) in plasma or serum using immunoassay methodology.
In Plain Language
heart failure marker; heart strain protein
Clinical Context
Markers of cardiac stress and heart failure severity. Elevated BNP/NT-proBNP used for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of heart failure therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 83880 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 83880?
CPT 83880 (Assay of natriuretic peptide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of natriuretic peptides (atrial and B-type) in plasma or serum using immunoassay methodology.
Who uses CPT code 83880?
CPT 83880 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Markers of cardiac stress and heart failure severity. Elevated BNP/NT-proBNP used for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of heart failure therapy.
When is CPT 83880 used?
Markers of cardiac stress and heart failure severity. Elevated BNP/NT-proBNP used for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of heart failure therapy.
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