84270 Assay of sex hormone globul
Also known as: SHBG, sex hormone-binding globulin, hormone carrier protein
Quantitative assay of serum sex hormone-binding globulin, the carrier protein for testosterone and estrogen.
In Plain Language
hormone carrier protein test
Clinical Context
Evaluates reproductive hormone availability; altered by liver disease, thyroid disease, and estrogen use; affects free hormone levels.
RVU Information
CPT 84270 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 84270?
CPT 84270 (Assay of sex hormone globul) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum sex hormone-binding globulin, the carrier protein for testosterone and estrogen.
Who uses CPT code 84270?
CPT 84270 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine. Evaluates reproductive hormone availability; altered by liver disease, thyroid disease, and estrogen use; affects free hormone levels.
When is CPT 84270 used?
Evaluates reproductive hormone availability; altered by liver disease, thyroid disease, and estrogen use; affects free hormone levels.
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