84560 Assay of urine/uric acid
Also known as: urine uric acid, 24-hour uric acid
Quantitative assay of uric acid concentration in urine collected over a specific time period, typically 24 hours, to assess renal handling of uric acid.
In Plain Language
uric acid urine test; kidney uric acid clearance
Clinical Context
Used to differentiate between overproduction and underexcretion of uric acid in gout patients, and to assess kidney stone risk and purine metabolism disorders.
RVU Information
CPT 84560 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 84560?
CPT 84560 (Assay of urine/uric acid) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of uric acid concentration in urine collected over a specific time period, typically 24 hours, to assess renal handling of uric acid.
Who uses CPT code 84560?
CPT 84560 is used by Clinical Pathology, Nephrology, Rheumatology. Used to differentiate between overproduction and underexcretion of uric acid in gout patients, and to assess kidney stone risk and purine metabolism disorders.
When is CPT 84560 used?
Used to differentiate between overproduction and underexcretion of uric acid in gout patients, and to assess kidney stone risk and purine metabolism disorders.
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