2025 CPT code 84830
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Ovulation test using visual color comparison methods for human luteinizing hormone.
Modifiers 90 (Reference laboratory), 91 (Repeat test), and others may apply depending on the specific circumstances.Consult your local guidelines and payer specific policies.
Medical necessity is established when the physician orders the LH urine test to help assess ovulation in the context of infertility workup, amenorrhea, or other reproductive health concerns.The test aids in identifying potential ovulation disorders and guiding treatment decisions.
The testing personnel collect and process the urine sample, perform the color comparison test, and report the results. Clinicians interpret the results in the context of patient history and other clinical findings to evaluate infertility and diagnose conditions like amenorrhea.
In simple words: This lab test checks for a hormone in your urine that signals ovulation (when your body releases an egg).The test uses a color-changing strip to give an approximate level of this hormone, helping to determine if you're ovulating.
This CPT code, 84830, represents the qualitative determination of human luteinizing hormone (LH) in a urine specimen using a visual color comparison method.The test involves applying the urine sample to a reagent strip that undergoes a color change proportional to the LH concentration. The intensity of the color change is then visually compared to a standardized chart to determine the presence and approximate level of LH.
Example 1: A 30-year-old woman experiencing irregular menstrual cycles is undergoing infertility testing.Her physician orders a LH urine test to help identify potential ovulation issues., A 25-year-old woman who is trying to conceive is using this test as part of at-home ovulation prediction kit. The results guide her in timing intercourse to optimize chances of conception., A gynecologist uses the LH urine test as a quick and inexpensive screening test to assess ovulation in a patient presenting with amenorrhea to aid in further diagnostic evaluation.
* Patient demographics* Date and time of urine collection* Test results (visual color comparison)* Indication for testing (e.g., infertility evaluation, amenorrhea)* Relevant patient history and clinical findings.
** This test is a qualitative assessment and doesn't provide precise LH levels.Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and the patient's overall health status. There may be slight variations in the specific visual color comparison charts used across different brands or manufacturers.
- Revenue Code: T1H - LAB TESTS - OTHER (NON-MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE)
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- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
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- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endocrinology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital Outpatient, Laboratory