84152 Assay of psa complexed
Also known as: complexed PSA, cPSA, bound PSA
Quantitative assay of complexed prostate-specific antigen, the portion of PSA bound to protease inhibitors.
In Plain Language
cancer-related prostate protein test
Clinical Context
More specific for prostate cancer than total PSA; used to improve cancer detection rates and reduce false positives in cancer screening.
RVU Information
CPT 84152 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 84152?
CPT 84152 (Assay of psa complexed) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of complexed prostate-specific antigen, the portion of PSA bound to protease inhibitors.
Who uses CPT code 84152?
CPT 84152 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Urology, Oncology. More specific for prostate cancer than total PSA; used to improve cancer detection rates and reduce false positives in cancer screening.
When is CPT 84152 used?
More specific for prostate cancer than total PSA; used to improve cancer detection rates and reduce false positives in cancer screening.
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