84600 Assay of volatiles
Also known as: volatile assay, toxic alcohol screen
Quantitative assay of volatile organic compounds or volatile substances in serum, plasma, or body fluids, measured by gas chromatography to detect toxic alcohol or chemical exposure.
In Plain Language
volatile chemical test; alcohol poisoning test
Clinical Context
Screens for toxic alcohol ingestion (methanol, ethylene glycol), substance exposure, or chemical poisoning; measures volatile compounds in blood or urine.
RVU Information
CPT 84600 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 84600?
CPT 84600 (Assay of volatiles) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of volatile organic compounds or volatile substances in serum, plasma, or body fluids, measured by gas chromatography to detect toxic alcohol or chemical exposure.
Who uses CPT code 84600?
CPT 84600 is used by Clinical Pathology, Toxicology, Emergency Medicine. Screens for toxic alcohol ingestion (methanol, ethylene glycol), substance exposure, or chemical poisoning; measures volatile compounds in blood or urine.
When is CPT 84600 used?
Screens for toxic alcohol ingestion (methanol, ethylene glycol), substance exposure, or chemical poisoning; measures volatile compounds in blood or urine.
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