84583 Assay of urine urobilinogen
Also known as: urine urobilinogen alt method, Ehrlich urobilinogen test
Quantitative assay of urobilinogen in urine using an alternative methodology such as Ehrlich reaction or other chemical analysis technique distinct from standard automated methods.
In Plain Language
special urine urobilinogen test; alternative bilirubin test
Clinical Context
Provides alternative quantification of urinary urobilinogen when standard methods are unavailable; clinically equivalent to 84580 but using different laboratory methodology.
RVU Information
CPT 84583 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 84583?
CPT 84583 (Assay of urine urobilinogen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of urobilinogen in urine using an alternative methodology such as Ehrlich reaction or other chemical analysis technique distinct from standard automated methods.
Who uses CPT code 84583?
CPT 84583 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine. Provides alternative quantification of urinary urobilinogen when standard methods are unavailable; clinically equivalent to 84580 but using different laboratory methodology.
When is CPT 84583 used?
Provides alternative quantification of urinary urobilinogen when standard methods are unavailable; clinically equivalent to 84580 but using different laboratory methodology.
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