84145 Procalcitonin (pct)
Also known as: procalcitonin, PCT, sepsis marker
Quantitative assay of serum procalcitonin, an acute phase marker of bacterial infection and sepsis severity.
In Plain Language
bacterial infection test; sepsis marker
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose bacterial infections and sepsis, guide antibiotic therapy decisions, and assess infection severity; better specificity than C-reactive protein.
RVU Information
CPT 84145 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 84145?
CPT 84145 (Procalcitonin (pct)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum procalcitonin, an acute phase marker of bacterial infection and sepsis severity.
Who uses CPT code 84145?
CPT 84145 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Internal Medicine, Critical Care. Used to diagnose bacterial infections and sepsis, guide antibiotic therapy decisions, and assess infection severity; better specificity than C-reactive protein.
When is CPT 84145 used?
Used to diagnose bacterial infections and sepsis, guide antibiotic therapy decisions, and assess infection severity; better specificity than C-reactive protein.
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