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84550 Assay of blood/uric acid

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: serum uric acid, blood uric acid

Quantitative assay of uric acid concentration in blood serum, measured by enzymatic or colorimetric methods to assess purine metabolism and kidney function.

In Plain Language

uric acid blood test; gout marker

Clinical Context

Ordered to evaluate gout risk, kidney disease, or hyperuricemia. Elevated levels indicate increased purine metabolism or decreased renal excretion of uric acid.

RVU Information

CPT 84550 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

Clinical PathologyRheumatologyNephrology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 84550?

CPT 84550 (Assay of blood/uric acid) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of uric acid concentration in blood serum, measured by enzymatic or colorimetric methods to assess purine metabolism and kidney function.

Who uses CPT code 84550?

CPT 84550 is used by Clinical Pathology, Rheumatology, Nephrology. Ordered to evaluate gout risk, kidney disease, or hyperuricemia. Elevated levels indicate increased purine metabolism or decreased renal excretion of uric acid.

When is CPT 84550 used?

Ordered to evaluate gout risk, kidney disease, or hyperuricemia. Elevated levels indicate increased purine metabolism or decreased renal excretion of uric acid.

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