What is the rule when coding laboratory panels?
Do report two or more panel codes that include any of the same component test. If the tests included in two panels overlap, report only the panel code that includes the greater number of test to meet the code definition. Tests not part of the panel may be separately reported.
What Cpts are included in 80050?
| Test Name: | GENERAL HEALTH PANEL (AMA) |
|---|---|
| Alias: | LAB806 |
| CPT Code(s): | 80050 |
| Test Includes: | Complete Blood Count w/Differential (CBC) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
| Preferred Specimen: | 4.0 mL whole blood and 2.0 mL serum |
What should be coded when all tests in a panel are not performed?
Networker. If any test defined as part of the panel is not performed, report the code(s) to describe the individual tests performed.
What CPT codes are included in a comprehensive metabolic panel?
| Test Name: | COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL (CMP) with A/G RATIO and BUN/CREAT RATIO |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 2128989 |
| Alias: | CMP LAB9653 |
| CPT Code(s): | 80053 |
What is in the BMP panel?
Your doctor also may order this panel as part of a regular health examination or to help diagnose a medical condition. This panel measures the blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, and sodium.
What CPT codes are included in 80048?
| Test Name: | BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP) (NO GFR) |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 2128669 |
| 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 |
What diagnosis covers comprehensive metabolic panel?
The comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is used as a broad screening tool to evaluate the health of your organs and to screen for conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease.
What tube is used for a BMP?
Gel-barrier tube (send entire tube) is preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (lithium heparin) tube is acceptable.
What does BMP consist of?
This panel measures the blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, and sodium. You may be asked to stop eating and drinking for 10 to 12 hours before you have this blood test.
Is Chem 7 and BMP the same?
This test is known by multiple names—including a sequential multi-channel analysis with computer 7 (SMAC7) or metabolic 7—but most medical professionals refer to it as either a Chem 7 or basic metabolic panel (BMP).
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