84106 Test for porphobilinogen
Also known as: PBG screening, porphobilinogen screen, acute porphyria screen
Qualitative screening test for porphobilinogen in urine, detecting metabolic intermediates associated with porphyria disorders.
In Plain Language
urine porphyria screening test
Clinical Context
Screens for acute porphyrias causing abdominal pain, neurological symptoms, and psychiatric manifestations; often first-line testing when porphyria is suspected.
RVU Information
CPT 84106 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 84106?
CPT 84106 (Test for porphobilinogen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative screening test for porphobilinogen in urine, detecting metabolic intermediates associated with porphyria disorders.
Who uses CPT code 84106?
CPT 84106 is used by Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Internal Medicine. Screens for acute porphyrias causing abdominal pain, neurological symptoms, and psychiatric manifestations; often first-line testing when porphyria is suspected.
When is CPT 84106 used?
Screens for acute porphyrias causing abdominal pain, neurological symptoms, and psychiatric manifestations; often first-line testing when porphyria is suspected.
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