84430 Assay of thiocyanate
Also known as: thiocyanate level, SCN assay, cyanide metabolite
Quantitative assay of serum thiocyanate concentration, measuring this cyanide metabolite and detoxification product.
In Plain Language
cyanide detoxification test
Clinical Context
Assesses exposure to cyanide or thiocyanate; elevated in nitroprusside therapy and industrial exposures.
RVU Information
CPT 84430 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 84430?
CPT 84430 (Assay of thiocyanate) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum thiocyanate concentration, measuring this cyanide metabolite and detoxification product.
Who uses CPT code 84430?
CPT 84430 is used by Toxicology, Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Medicine. Assesses exposure to cyanide or thiocyanate; elevated in nitroprusside therapy and industrial exposures.
When is CPT 84430 used?
Assesses exposure to cyanide or thiocyanate; elevated in nitroprusside therapy and industrial exposures.
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