84156 Assay of protein urine
Also known as: urine protein, proteinuria, 24-hour urine protein
Quantitative assay of urine protein concentration, detecting and measuring proteinuria indicating renal disease.
In Plain Language
protein in urine test
Clinical Context
Evaluates kidney function and glomerular damage; elevated levels indicate nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, or glomerulonephritis.
RVU Information
CPT 84156 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 84156?
CPT 84156 (Assay of protein urine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of urine protein concentration, detecting and measuring proteinuria indicating renal disease.
Who uses CPT code 84156?
CPT 84156 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Nephrology, Pathology. Evaluates kidney function and glomerular damage; elevated levels indicate nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, or glomerulonephritis.
When is CPT 84156 used?
Evaluates kidney function and glomerular damage; elevated levels indicate nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, or glomerulonephritis.
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