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What is included in CPT code 80048?

What is included in CPT code 80048?

Test Name: BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP) (NO GFR)
Alias: LAB10098
CPT Code(s): 80048
Test Includes: Glucose, Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (CL), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Anion Gap, Calcium
Preferred Specimen: 2.0 mL serum

Is CPT 80050 covered by Medicare?

HCPCS code 80050 (general health panel) is not payable under Medicare. Commenters noted that HCPCS code 80050 is a bundled code that includes a comprehensive metabolic panel (HCPCS code 80053), thyroid stimulating hormone test (HCPCS code 84443), and a complete blood count (HCPCS code 85025).

How do I bill 80050 to Medicare?

What are Current Procedural Terminology codes?

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set that is used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations. CPT codes are used in conjunction with ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM numerical…

What is the CPT code for laboratory?

Lab tests refer to CPT codes 80002 – 89399 which include results of analysis of any specimen such as blood, urine, CSF, feces, synovial fluid, semen, etc.

What is Procedural Terminology?

Current procedural terminology, also known as CPT®, is a set of codes used for medical procedures in the United States and which is authorized by the American Medical Association.

What is the medical procedure code?

Procedure codes are a sub-type of medical classification used to identify specific surgical, medical, or diagnostic interventions. The structure of the codes will depend on the classification; for example some use a numerical system, others alphanumeric. 1 Examples of procedure codes 1.1 International.