2025 CPT code 84583
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Semiquantitative urine urobilinogen test.
Medical necessity for CPT code 84583 must be supported by the patient's clinical presentation, such as signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., jaundice, abdominal pain, dark urine) or hemolytic anemia (e.g., fatigue, pallor). The test results are used to aid in diagnosis, monitor disease progression, or evaluate treatment effectiveness.
In simple words: This urine test helps doctors check how well your liver is working by measuring a substance called urobilinogen. Urobilinogen is formed when your body breaks down old red blood cells. High or low levels of urobilinogen can indicate liver problems or other health issues.
This test measures the approximate amount of urobilinogen in a urine sample. It's used to assess liver function and diagnose conditions related to bilirubin metabolism.
Example 1: A patient presents with jaundice and abdominal pain. The physician orders a urine urobilinogen test (CPT 84583) to evaluate for potential liver disease or biliary obstruction., A patient with a history of hemolytic anemia experiences fatigue and dark urine. A urine urobilinogen test is performed (84583) to monitor the breakdown of red blood cells., A patient undergoing treatment for hepatitis C has routine bloodwork and a urine urobilinogen test (84583) to track the effectiveness of the therapy and assess liver function.
The physician's order for the test should include the relevant diagnosis or suspected condition necessitating the urine urobilinogen analysis. The date and time of urine collection should be documented. If a random urine sample is collected, this should be specified.
- Specialties:Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Hematology
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Independent Laboratory