2025 CPT code 82679
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Measures the level of estrone, a type of estrogen hormone, in a blood or urine sample.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of service. Consult current CPT guidelines and payer-specific rules for appropriate modifier application.
Medical necessity for estrone testing is established when the ordering physician has a clinical indication, such as evaluating hormonal imbalances, assessing postmenopausal symptoms, or investigating potential endocrine disorders like adrenal or gonadal tumors. This requires appropriate clinical findings and rationale documented in the patient's medical record.
The clinical responsibility lies with the laboratory analyst who performs the test and reports the results. The ordering physician is responsible for interpreting the results within the context of the patient's clinical presentation and making appropriate diagnostic and treatment decisions.
In simple words: This blood or urine test measures the amount of estrone, a female hormone, in your body.It helps doctors understand your hormone levels and may be used to help diagnose certain cancers or other health problems.
This CPT code represents the quantitative measurement of estrone levels in a patient's serum or urine sample.Estrone is a type of estrogen hormone, and its measurement is used to assess hormonal balance and can be helpful in diagnosing various conditions, particularly in postmenopausal women or when there is suspicion of ovarian, testicular, or adrenal cancer.The test is typically performed using methods such as radioimmunoassay, which utilizes a radioactive isotope for precise measurement.
Example 1: A 55-year-old postmenopausal woman presents with symptoms suggestive of estrogen deficiency.Her physician orders an estrone test (82679) to assess her estrogen levels and guide hormone replacement therapy., A 40-year-old woman presents with abnormal uterine bleeding.Her physician orders an estrone test (82679) as part of a panel of tests to investigate the cause of her bleeding., A 60-year-old man presents with symptoms suggestive of adrenal cancer. His physician orders an estrone test (82679), along with other hormonal tests, to evaluate his hormonal profile and assist in the diagnosis.
Patient demographics, date of service, specimen collection information (type of sample, date and time of collection), test requisition form indicating the requested test (82679), and complete laboratory results report.
** Always ensure proper documentation to support medical necessity.The laboratory performing the test should use appropriate methodology for accurate results. Refer to the AMA CPT manual for the most up-to-date information on coding and reimbursement.
- Revenue Code: T1H (LAB TESTS - OTHER)
- RVU: Information not available in provided sources.Consult the AMA CPT codebook or other relevant fee schedule for current RVU values.
- Global Days: Not applicable to this laboratory test.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to this laboratory test.
- Fee Schedule: Information not provided. Check relevant fee schedules for historical data.
- Specialties:Endocrinology, Gynecology, Oncology
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (inpatient or outpatient), Clinical Laboratory