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83986 Assay ph body fluid not otherwise specified

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: pH body fluid, acid-base status

Quantitative measurement of pH (hydrogen ion concentration) in various body fluids including blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or synovial fluid.

In Plain Language

acidity or alkalinity test

Clinical Context

Assessment of acid-base status in critical illness, evaluate metabolic or respiratory acidosis/alkalosis. Determined from blood gas analysis in clinical practice.

RVU Information

CPT 83986 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

PathologyCritical CareLaboratory Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 83986?

CPT 83986 (Assay ph body fluid not otherwise specified) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of pH (hydrogen ion concentration) in various body fluids including blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or synovial fluid.

Who uses CPT code 83986?

CPT 83986 is used by Pathology, Critical Care, Laboratory Medicine. Assessment of acid-base status in critical illness, evaluate metabolic or respiratory acidosis/alkalosis. Determined from blood gas analysis in clinical practice.

When is CPT 83986 used?

Assessment of acid-base status in critical illness, evaluate metabolic or respiratory acidosis/alkalosis. Determined from blood gas analysis in clinical practice.

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