83919 Organic acids qualitative each
Also known as: organic acids qualitative, organic acids fractionation
Qualitative identification and characterization of individual organic acids in urine using gas chromatography or mass spectrometry.
In Plain Language
specific metabolic acid identification
Clinical Context
Identification of specific organic acidemia patterns for diagnosis of metabolic disorders including methylmalonic acidemia, isovaleric acidemia, and others.
RVU Information
CPT 83919 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 83919?
CPT 83919 (Organic acids qualitative each) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative identification and characterization of individual organic acids in urine using gas chromatography or mass spectrometry.
Who uses CPT code 83919?
CPT 83919 is used by Pathology, Genetics, Pediatrics. Identification of specific organic acidemia patterns for diagnosis of metabolic disorders including methylmalonic acidemia, isovaleric acidemia, and others.
When is CPT 83919 used?
Identification of specific organic acidemia patterns for diagnosis of metabolic disorders including methylmalonic acidemia, isovaleric acidemia, and others.
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