84585 Assay of urine vma
Also known as: VMA test, vanillylmandelic acid
Quantitative assay of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) in urine samples, a catecholamine metabolite measured by chromatography or chemical analysis to screen for pheochromocytoma.
In Plain Language
pheochromocytoma screening test; catecholamine urine test
Clinical Context
Primary screening test for pheochromocytoma (catecholamine-secreting tumor), hypertension evaluation, and neuroblastoma detection; elevated VMA suggests catecholamine excess.
RVU Information
CPT 84585 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 84585?
CPT 84585 (Assay of urine vma) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) in urine samples, a catecholamine metabolite measured by chromatography or chemical analysis to screen for pheochromocytoma.
Who uses CPT code 84585?
CPT 84585 is used by Clinical Pathology, Endocrinology, Oncology. Primary screening test for pheochromocytoma (catecholamine-secreting tumor), hypertension evaluation, and neuroblastoma detection; elevated VMA suggests catecholamine excess.
When is CPT 84585 used?
Primary screening test for pheochromocytoma (catecholamine-secreting tumor), hypertension evaluation, and neuroblastoma detection; elevated VMA suggests catecholamine excess.
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