84586 Assay of vip
Also known as: VIP assay, vasoactive intestinal peptide
Quantitative assay of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in serum or plasma, a neuroendocrine hormone measured by radioimmunoassay or immunoassay to detect VIP-secreting tumors.
In Plain Language
VIP hormone test; neuroendocrine tumor marker
Clinical Context
Diagnoses VIPoma (vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting neuroendocrine tumor) presenting with chronic diarrhea, hypokalemia, and hypochlorhydria (WDHA syndrome).
RVU Information
CPT 84586 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 84586?
CPT 84586 (Assay of vip) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in serum or plasma, a neuroendocrine hormone measured by radioimmunoassay or immunoassay to detect VIP-secreting tumors.
Who uses CPT code 84586?
CPT 84586 is used by Clinical Pathology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology. Diagnoses VIPoma (vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting neuroendocrine tumor) presenting with chronic diarrhea, hypokalemia, and hypochlorhydria (WDHA syndrome).
When is CPT 84586 used?
Diagnoses VIPoma (vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting neuroendocrine tumor) presenting with chronic diarrhea, hypokalemia, and hypochlorhydria (WDHA syndrome).
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