84119 Test urine for porphyrins
Also known as: urine porphyrin screen, porphyrin screening, porphyrin detection
Qualitative screening test for porphyrins in urine, detecting the presence of abnormal porphyrin metabolites.
In Plain Language
urine porphyrin screening test
Clinical Context
Screens for porphyrias by detecting abnormal porphyrin levels; often used alongside other porphyrin tests when metabolic disorders are suspected.
RVU Information
CPT 84119 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 84119?
CPT 84119 (Test urine for porphyrins) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative screening test for porphyrins in urine, detecting the presence of abnormal porphyrin metabolites.
Who uses CPT code 84119?
CPT 84119 is used by Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Medicine. Screens for porphyrias by detecting abnormal porphyrin levels; often used alongside other porphyrin tests when metabolic disorders are suspected.
When is CPT 84119 used?
Screens for porphyrias by detecting abnormal porphyrin levels; often used alongside other porphyrin tests when metabolic disorders are suspected.
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