2025 CPT code 84484
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Quantitative measurement of troponin in a clinical laboratory setting.
Modifiers may apply depending on the specific circumstances of service.Consult the CPT manual and payer guidelines for specific modifier rules.
Medical necessity for a troponin test is established when there is a clinical indication of possible myocardial injury or cardiac disease. This often includes symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or other cardiac-related complaints, as well as post-procedural monitoring after cardiac interventions. Payer policies may have specific criteria that must be met for reimbursement.
Clinical laboratory personnel are responsible for performing the test, which includes specimen handling, instrument operation, result verification and reporting.
In simple words: This lab test measures the amount of troponin in your blood. Troponin is a protein released when your heart muscle is damaged, like during a heart attack. The test helps doctors diagnose and monitor heart problems.
This CPT code, 84484, represents the quantitative determination of troponin levels in a patient sample (serum, plasma, or whole blood).The procedure involves the use of laboratory techniques such as immunoturbimetric assay or chemiluminescence to measure the concentration of troponin.This test is commonly used to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of myocardial infarction (heart attack), as well as other cardiac conditions. Results are reported as a quantitative value reflecting the amount of troponin present.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain. A troponin test (84484) is ordered to help diagnose a potential myocardial infarction., A patient is admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. Serial troponin measurements (84484) are performed to monitor the extent of myocardial damage and the effectiveness of treatment., A patient with known coronary artery disease undergoes a cardiac catheterization procedure. Post-procedure troponin levels (84484) are checked to assess for any evidence of myocardial injury.
* Patient demographics and identifiers* Physician order specifying quantitative troponin testing* Date and time of specimen collection* Specimen type (serum, plasma, whole blood)* Test results with units of measurement* Clinician's interpretation of the results in the context of the patient's clinical presentation
** The accuracy of troponin results depends on proper specimen handling and laboratory techniques.Variations in assay methods can influence results, so standardization is essential.Consult current medical literature and laboratory guidelines for optimal test interpretation.High-sensitivity troponin assays have improved diagnostic capabilities and may be used in certain circumstances.Refer to payer-specific policies for coverage and reimbursement criteria.
- Revenue Code: T1H (LAB TESTS - OTHER (NON-MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE))
- RVU: Information not available in provided text.Further research is needed to determine RVUs.
- Global Days: Not applicable to this laboratory test.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Technical component modifier (TC) is not applicable to laboratory tests.
- Fee Schedule: Fee schedule information is not available in provided text.
- Specialties:Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient), Urgent Care Facility, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Clinical Laboratory