84275 Assay of sialic acid
Also known as: sialic acid, serum sialic acid, glycoprotein marker
Quantitative assay of serum sialic acid concentration, measuring this component of glycoproteins and lipoproteins.
In Plain Language
cancer marker test
Clinical Context
Used as a tumor marker in some cancers; elevated in inflammation and malignancy; less specific than modern tumor markers.
RVU Information
CPT 84275 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 84275?
CPT 84275 (Assay of sialic acid) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum sialic acid concentration, measuring this component of glycoproteins and lipoproteins.
Who uses CPT code 84275?
CPT 84275 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Oncology, Laboratory Medicine. Used as a tumor marker in some cancers; elevated in inflammation and malignancy; less specific than modern tumor markers.
When is CPT 84275 used?
Used as a tumor marker in some cancers; elevated in inflammation and malignancy; less specific than modern tumor markers.
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