84143 Assay of 17-hydroxypregneno
Also known as: 17-OH pregnenolone, hydroxypregnenolone, adrenal steroid intermediate
Quantitative assay of serum 17-hydroxypregnenolone, an intermediate in adrenal steroid hormone synthesis.
In Plain Language
adrenal hormone test
Clinical Context
Elevated in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency); used for newborn screening and diagnosis of adrenal disorders.
RVU Information
CPT 84143 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 84143?
CPT 84143 (Assay of 17-hydroxypregneno) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum 17-hydroxypregnenolone, an intermediate in adrenal steroid hormone synthesis.
Who uses CPT code 84143?
CPT 84143 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Endocrinology, Pediatrics. Elevated in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency); used for newborn screening and diagnosis of adrenal disorders.
When is CPT 84143 used?
Elevated in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency); used for newborn screening and diagnosis of adrenal disorders.
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