84704 Hcg free betachain test
Also known as: free beta hCG, free hCG, beta subunit
Quantitative assay of free beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (free beta hCG) in serum or urine, measured by immunoassay to provide pregnancy risk assessment and prenatal screening.
In Plain Language
free hCG test; pregnancy risk marker
Clinical Context
Prenatal screening (trimester 1 and 2) for chromosomal abnormalities, Down syndrome, and neural tube defects; more specific than total hCG for pregnancy characterization.
RVU Information
CPT 84704 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 84704?
CPT 84704 (Hcg free betachain test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of free beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (free beta hCG) in serum or urine, measured by immunoassay to provide pregnancy risk assessment and prenatal screening.
Who uses CPT code 84704?
CPT 84704 is used by Clinical Pathology, Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Prenatal screening (trimester 1 and 2) for chromosomal abnormalities, Down syndrome, and neural tube defects; more specific than total hCG for pregnancy characterization.
When is CPT 84704 used?
Prenatal screening (trimester 1 and 2) for chromosomal abnormalities, Down syndrome, and neural tube defects; more specific than total hCG for pregnancy characterization.
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