84460 Alanine amino (alt) (sgpt)
Also known as: ALT, SGPT, liver enzyme
Quantitative assay of alanine aminotransferase (ALT, serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase) enzyme activity.
In Plain Language
liver damage test
Clinical Context
Liver enzyme more specific for hepatocellular injury than AST; elevated in hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis.
RVU Information
CPT 84460 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 84460?
CPT 84460 (Alanine amino (alt) (sgpt)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of alanine aminotransferase (ALT, serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase) enzyme activity.
Who uses CPT code 84460?
CPT 84460 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Gastroenterology, Pathology. Liver enzyme more specific for hepatocellular injury than AST; elevated in hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis.
When is CPT 84460 used?
Liver enzyme more specific for hepatocellular injury than AST; elevated in hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis.
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