84030 Assay of blood pku
Also known as: blood phenylalanine, phenylketonuria screen
Quantitative measurement of phenylalanine level in blood using fluorometric, chromatographic, or tandem mass spectrometry methods.
In Plain Language
phenylketonuria test; newborn screening
Clinical Context
Neonatal screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) through measurement of elevated phenylalanine. Essential component of newborn screening to prevent intellectual disability.
RVU Information
CPT 84030 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 84030?
CPT 84030 (Assay of blood pku) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of phenylalanine level in blood using fluorometric, chromatographic, or tandem mass spectrometry methods.
Who uses CPT code 84030?
CPT 84030 is used by Pathology, Pediatrics, Newborn Screening. Neonatal screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) through measurement of elevated phenylalanine. Essential component of newborn screening to prevent intellectual disability.
When is CPT 84030 used?
Neonatal screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) through measurement of elevated phenylalanine. Essential component of newborn screening to prevent intellectual disability.
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