84295 Assay of serum sodium
Also known as: sodium, serum Na+, sodium level
Quantitative assay of serum sodium concentration, the major extracellular electrolyte critical for osmotic balance.
In Plain Language
blood sodium level test
Clinical Context
Basic chemistry panel; abnormal levels (hyponatremia/hypernatremia) cause neurological symptoms and cardiovascular instability.
RVU Information
CPT 84295 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 84295?
CPT 84295 (Assay of serum sodium) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum sodium concentration, the major extracellular electrolyte critical for osmotic balance.
Who uses CPT code 84295?
CPT 84295 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Pathology, Internal Medicine. Basic chemistry panel; abnormal levels (hyponatremia/hypernatremia) cause neurological symptoms and cardiovascular instability.
When is CPT 84295 used?
Basic chemistry panel; abnormal levels (hyponatremia/hypernatremia) cause neurological symptoms and cardiovascular instability.
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