84206 Assay of proinsulin
Also known as: proinsulin, insulin precursor, beta cell marker
Quantitative assay of serum proinsulin, the uncleaved precursor of insulin used to assess beta cell function.
In Plain Language
pancreas insulin test
Clinical Context
Elevated in insulinomas and type 2 diabetes; reflects beta cell stress and insulin secretion patterns; more specific than insulin for some conditions.
RVU Information
CPT 84206 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 84206?
CPT 84206 (Assay of proinsulin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum proinsulin, the uncleaved precursor of insulin used to assess beta cell function.
Who uses CPT code 84206?
CPT 84206 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Endocrinology, Laboratory Medicine. Elevated in insulinomas and type 2 diabetes; reflects beta cell stress and insulin secretion patterns; more specific than insulin for some conditions.
When is CPT 84206 used?
Elevated in insulinomas and type 2 diabetes; reflects beta cell stress and insulin secretion patterns; more specific than insulin for some conditions.
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