84126 Assay of feces porphyrins
Also known as: fecal porphyrins, stool porphyrins, feces coproporphyrin
Quantitative assay of feces porphyrins, measuring porphyrin concentration in stool samples.
In Plain Language
stool porphyrin level test
Clinical Context
Measures fecal porphyrins to evaluate hepatic porphyrias and other porphyrin metabolism disorders; helps differentiate types of porphyria.
RVU Information
CPT 84126 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 84126?
CPT 84126 (Assay of feces porphyrins) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of feces porphyrins, measuring porphyrin concentration in stool samples.
Who uses CPT code 84126?
CPT 84126 is used by Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Gastroenterology. Measures fecal porphyrins to evaluate hepatic porphyrias and other porphyrin metabolism disorders; helps differentiate types of porphyria.
When is CPT 84126 used?
Measures fecal porphyrins to evaluate hepatic porphyrias and other porphyrin metabolism disorders; helps differentiate types of porphyria.
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