84252 Assay of vitamin b-2
Also known as: vitamin B2, riboflavin, riboflavin level
Quantitative assay of serum vitamin B2 (riboflavin) concentration, measuring this essential B-complex vitamin.
In Plain Language
B2 vitamin level test
Clinical Context
Evaluates riboflavin deficiency causing dermatitis, cheilitis, and glossitis; deficiency rare in developed countries.
RVU Information
CPT 84252 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 84252?
CPT 84252 (Assay of vitamin b-2) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum vitamin B2 (riboflavin) concentration, measuring this essential B-complex vitamin.
Who uses CPT code 84252?
CPT 84252 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Nutrition, Pathology. Evaluates riboflavin deficiency causing dermatitis, cheilitis, and glossitis; deficiency rare in developed countries.
When is CPT 84252 used?
Evaluates riboflavin deficiency causing dermatitis, cheilitis, and glossitis; deficiency rare in developed countries.
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