84510 Assay of tyrosine
Also known as: tyrosine, serum tyrosine, amino acid
Quantitative assay of serum tyrosine concentration, measuring this amino acid involved in protein synthesis.
In Plain Language
amino acid test
Clinical Context
Evaluates amino acid metabolism disorders; elevated in certain inborn errors of metabolism and liver disease.
RVU Information
CPT 84510 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 84510?
CPT 84510 (Assay of tyrosine) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum tyrosine concentration, measuring this amino acid involved in protein synthesis.
Who uses CPT code 84510?
CPT 84510 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Genetics, Laboratory Medicine. Evaluates amino acid metabolism disorders; elevated in certain inborn errors of metabolism and liver disease.
When is CPT 84510 used?
Evaluates amino acid metabolism disorders; elevated in certain inborn errors of metabolism and liver disease.
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