84484 Assay of troponin quantitative
Also known as: troponin quantitative, cardiac troponin, cTn
Quantitative assay of serum cardiac troponin concentration, measuring heart muscle injury marker.
In Plain Language
heart attack test
Clinical Context
Highly specific for myocardial injury; standard for acute coronary syndrome diagnosis; rises 3-4 hours post-infarction.
RVU Information
CPT 84484 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 84484?
CPT 84484 (Assay of troponin quantitative) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum cardiac troponin concentration, measuring heart muscle injury marker.
Who uses CPT code 84484?
CPT 84484 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine. Highly specific for myocardial injury; standard for acute coronary syndrome diagnosis; rises 3-4 hours post-infarction.
When is CPT 84484 used?
Highly specific for myocardial injury; standard for acute coronary syndrome diagnosis; rises 3-4 hours post-infarction.
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