84703 Chorionic gonadotropin assay
Also known as: quantitative hCG, beta hCG quantitative, hCG level
Quantitative assay of total human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine, measured by immunoassay to obtain numerical hCG levels for pregnancy dating, viability assessment, or tumor monitoring.
In Plain Language
pregnancy hormone level; hCG number
Clinical Context
Confirms pregnancy, monitors early pregnancy viability by hCG doubling, detects ectopic pregnancy, evaluates miscarriage risk, and screens for trophoblastic disease.
RVU Information
CPT 84703 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 84703?
CPT 84703 (Chorionic gonadotropin assay) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of total human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine, measured by immunoassay to obtain numerical hCG levels for pregnancy dating, viability assessment, or tumor monitoring.
Who uses CPT code 84703?
CPT 84703 is used by Clinical Pathology, Obstetrics, Oncology. Confirms pregnancy, monitors early pregnancy viability by hCG doubling, detects ectopic pregnancy, evaluates miscarriage risk, and screens for trophoblastic disease.
When is CPT 84703 used?
Confirms pregnancy, monitors early pregnancy viability by hCG doubling, detects ectopic pregnancy, evaluates miscarriage risk, and screens for trophoblastic disease.
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