84154 Assay of psa free
Also known as: free PSA, fPSA, PSA-free fraction
Quantitative assay of free serum prostate-specific antigen, the unbound PSA not complexed with proteins.
In Plain Language
prostate cancer risk test
Clinical Context
Free PSA percentage used to stratify prostate cancer risk; lower free/total ratio increases cancer suspicion and need for biopsy.
RVU Information
CPT 84154 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 84154?
CPT 84154 (Assay of psa free) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of free serum prostate-specific antigen, the unbound PSA not complexed with proteins.
Who uses CPT code 84154?
CPT 84154 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Urology, Oncology. Free PSA percentage used to stratify prostate cancer risk; lower free/total ratio increases cancer suspicion and need for biopsy.
When is CPT 84154 used?
Free PSA percentage used to stratify prostate cancer risk; lower free/total ratio increases cancer suspicion and need for biopsy.
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