84307 Assay of somatostatin
Also known as: somatostatin, somatostatin level, SRIF
Quantitative assay of serum somatostatin concentration, measuring this inhibitory neuroendocrine hormone.
In Plain Language
hormone regulation test
Clinical Context
Elevated in somatostatinomas and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; suppresses growth hormone, thyroid hormone, and insulin secretion.
RVU Information
CPT 84307 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 84307?
CPT 84307 (Assay of somatostatin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum somatostatin concentration, measuring this inhibitory neuroendocrine hormone.
Who uses CPT code 84307?
CPT 84307 is used by Endocrinology, Oncology, Clinical Chemistry. Elevated in somatostatinomas and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; suppresses growth hormone, thyroid hormone, and insulin secretion.
When is CPT 84307 used?
Elevated in somatostatinomas and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; suppresses growth hormone, thyroid hormone, and insulin secretion.
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