84577 Assay of feces/urobilinogen
Also known as: fecal urobilinogen, stool urobilinogen
Quantitative assay of urobilinogen concentration in fecal samples, a breakdown product of hemoglobin metabolism, to assess liver and biliary system function.
In Plain Language
fecal bilirubin test; stool bile pigment test
Clinical Context
Evaluates liver function and biliary obstruction; low fecal urobilinogen may indicate biliary obstruction or liver disease, while elevated levels suggest hemolysis.
RVU Information
CPT 84577 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 84577?
CPT 84577 (Assay of feces/urobilinogen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of urobilinogen concentration in fecal samples, a breakdown product of hemoglobin metabolism, to assess liver and biliary system function.
Who uses CPT code 84577?
CPT 84577 is used by Clinical Pathology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology. Evaluates liver function and biliary obstruction; low fecal urobilinogen may indicate biliary obstruction or liver disease, while elevated levels suggest hemolysis.
When is CPT 84577 used?
Evaluates liver function and biliary obstruction; low fecal urobilinogen may indicate biliary obstruction or liver disease, while elevated levels suggest hemolysis.
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