What does a high CK-MB level mean?
What does a high CK-MB level mean?
CK-MB is normally undetectable or very low in the blood. Chest pain and increased CK levels plus elevated CK-MB indicate that it is likely that a person has recently had a heart attack. Levels that drop, then rise again may indicate a second heart attack and/or ongoing heart damage.
What does the MB in CK-MB mean?
creatine kinase myocardial band
It measures the blood level of CK-MB (creatine kinase myocardial band), the bound combination of two variants (isoenzymes CKM and CKB) of the enzyme phosphocreatine kinase.
What is the CPT code for CPK?
82550
| Test Name: | CREATINE KINASE (CK) |
|---|---|
| Alias: | CPK, Creatine Phosphokinase LAB62 |
| CPT Code(s): | 82550 |
| Preferred Specimen: | 1.0 mL serum |
| Container: | SST (gold) |
What does CPT code 82550 mean?
Creatine kinase
CPT® Code 82550 in section: Creatine kinase (CK), (CPK)
What is the CPT code 82550?
CPT 82550, Under Chemistry Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 82550 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Chemistry Procedures.
What is Procedure Code 92133?
CPT 92133, Under Special Ophthalmological Services. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 92133 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Special Ophthalmological Services.
What is billing code 84520?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 84520 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Chemistry Procedures.
What is CPT 22853?
CPT 22853, Under Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column) The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 22853 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column).