84060 Assay acid phosphatase
Also known as: acid phosphatase, acid phos
Quantitative measurement of acid phosphatase enzyme activity in serum using colorimetric or kinetic enzymatic assay methods.
In Plain Language
prostate enzyme test; tissue enzyme measurement
Clinical Context
Assessment of enzyme from prostate and other tissues. Elevated acid phosphatase historically used for prostate cancer detection; now largely replaced by PSA.
RVU Information
CPT 84060 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 84060?
CPT 84060 (Assay acid phosphatase) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of acid phosphatase enzyme activity in serum using colorimetric or kinetic enzymatic assay methods.
Who uses CPT code 84060?
CPT 84060 is used by Pathology, Urology, Oncology. Assessment of enzyme from prostate and other tissues. Elevated acid phosphatase historically used for prostate cancer detection; now largely replaced by PSA.
When is CPT 84060 used?
Assessment of enzyme from prostate and other tissues. Elevated acid phosphatase historically used for prostate cancer detection; now largely replaced by PSA.
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