88740 Transcutaneous carboxyhb
Also known as: transcutaneous carboxyhemoglobin, carbon monoxide hemoglobin transcutaneous
Noninvasive transcutaneous measurement of carboxyhemoglobin concentration using spectrophotometric technology.
In Plain Language
carbon monoxide measured through skin; carbon monoxide poisoning check
Clinical Context
Noninvasive assessment of carbon monoxide exposure and carboxyhemoglobin levels in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
RVU Information
CPT 88740 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 88740?
CPT 88740 (Transcutaneous carboxyhb) is a Pathology & Lab code. Noninvasive transcutaneous measurement of carboxyhemoglobin concentration using spectrophotometric technology.
Who uses CPT code 88740?
CPT 88740 is used by Laboratory, Emergency Medicine, Toxicology. Noninvasive assessment of carbon monoxide exposure and carboxyhemoglobin levels in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
When is CPT 88740 used?
Noninvasive assessment of carbon monoxide exposure and carboxyhemoglobin levels in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
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