84110 Assay of porphobilinogen
Also known as: PBG quantitative, porphobilinogen assay, 24-hour porphobilinogen
Quantitative assay of urine porphobilinogen concentration, measuring the specific amount of this porphyrin precursor.
In Plain Language
urine porphobilinogen level test
Clinical Context
Quantifies porphobilinogen to confirm acute intermittent porphyria and monitor disease severity; elevated levels indicate acute porphyria attacks.
RVU Information
CPT 84110 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 84110?
CPT 84110 (Assay of porphobilinogen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of urine porphobilinogen concentration, measuring the specific amount of this porphyrin precursor.
Who uses CPT code 84110?
CPT 84110 is used by Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Genetics. Quantifies porphobilinogen to confirm acute intermittent porphyria and monitor disease severity; elevated levels indicate acute porphyria attacks.
When is CPT 84110 used?
Quantifies porphobilinogen to confirm acute intermittent porphyria and monitor disease severity; elevated levels indicate acute porphyria attacks.
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