84146 Assay of prolactin
Also known as: prolactin, serum prolactin, pituitary hormone
Quantitative assay of serum prolactin concentration, a pituitary hormone regulating lactation and reproductive function.
In Plain Language
milk production hormone test
Clinical Context
Evaluates galactorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, and pituitary function; elevated levels may indicate pituitary adenoma or hypothyroidism.
RVU Information
CPT 84146 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 84146?
CPT 84146 (Assay of prolactin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum prolactin concentration, a pituitary hormone regulating lactation and reproductive function.
Who uses CPT code 84146?
CPT 84146 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Endocrinology, Obstetrics. Evaluates galactorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, and pituitary function; elevated levels may indicate pituitary adenoma or hypothyroidism.
When is CPT 84146 used?
Evaluates galactorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, and pituitary function; elevated levels may indicate pituitary adenoma or hypothyroidism.
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