84630 Assay of zinc
Also known as: serum zinc, plasma zinc level
Quantitative assay of zinc concentration in serum, plasma, or urine, measured by atomic absorption spectroscopy or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to assess mineral status.
In Plain Language
zinc blood test; mineral level test
Clinical Context
Evaluates zinc deficiency in malnutrition, liver disease, or chronic diarrhea; low levels impair immune function, wound healing, and taste/smell perception.
RVU Information
CPT 84630 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 84630?
CPT 84630 (Assay of zinc) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of zinc concentration in serum, plasma, or urine, measured by atomic absorption spectroscopy or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to assess mineral status.
Who uses CPT code 84630?
CPT 84630 is used by Clinical Pathology, Nutrition, Internal Medicine. Evaluates zinc deficiency in malnutrition, liver disease, or chronic diarrhea; low levels impair immune function, wound healing, and taste/smell perception.
When is CPT 84630 used?
Evaluates zinc deficiency in malnutrition, liver disease, or chronic diarrhea; low levels impair immune function, wound healing, and taste/smell perception.
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