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84580 Assay of urine urobilinogen

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: quantitative urine urobilinogen, 24-hour urobilinogen

Quantitative assay of urobilinogen concentration in urine samples using chemical analysis or automated analyzer methodology to measure exact urobilinogen levels.

In Plain Language

urine urobilinogen measurement; exact urine bilirubin test

Clinical Context

Quantifies urinary urobilinogen to assess hemolysis, liver dysfunction, or biliary obstruction; elevated levels suggest increased bilirubin metabolism.

RVU Information

CPT 84580 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 PathologyHepatologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 84580?

CPT 84580 (Assay of urine urobilinogen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of urobilinogen concentration in urine samples using chemical analysis or automated analyzer methodology to measure exact urobilinogen levels.

Who uses CPT code 84580?

CPT 84580 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine. Quantifies urinary urobilinogen to assess hemolysis, liver dysfunction, or biliary obstruction; elevated levels suggest increased bilirubin metabolism.

When is CPT 84580 used?

Quantifies urinary urobilinogen to assess hemolysis, liver dysfunction, or biliary obstruction; elevated levels suggest increased bilirubin metabolism.

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