84432 Assay of thyroglobulin
Also known as: thyroglobulin, Tg, thyroid cancer marker
Quantitative assay of serum thyroglobulin concentration, measuring this thyroid peroxidase product and thyroid marker.
In Plain Language
thyroid cancer test
Clinical Context
Tumor marker for thyroid cancer follow-up; elevated in differentiated thyroid cancer and thyroiditis.
RVU Information
CPT 84432 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 84432?
CPT 84432 (Assay of thyroglobulin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum thyroglobulin concentration, measuring this thyroid peroxidase product and thyroid marker.
Who uses CPT code 84432?
CPT 84432 is used by Endocrinology, Oncology, Clinical Chemistry. Tumor marker for thyroid cancer follow-up; elevated in differentiated thyroid cancer and thyroiditis.
When is CPT 84432 used?
Tumor marker for thyroid cancer follow-up; elevated in differentiated thyroid cancer and thyroiditis.
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