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The following tests were performed as a group from one blood sample: lipid panel – total serum cholesterol, HDL and triglycerides; electrolyte panel – carbon dioxide, chloride, potassium, and sodium. Code the labs
What is the CPT code(s)?
Modifiers if appropriate?
CPT codes are the numerical codes, primarily it is used to identify medical services and procedures made by qualified healthcare professionals (QHPs). CPT does not include codes regularly billed by medical suppliers other than QHPs to report medical items or services.
Lipod Panel- total serum cholesterol
Order Code Name | Lipid Panel w/ Chol/HDL Ratio |
Order Loinc | 24331-1 |
Result Code | 001065 |
Result Code Name | Cholesterol, Total |
UofM | mg/dL |
Result LOINC | 2093-3 |
Lipd panel- HDL
Order Code Name | Lipid Panel w/ Chol/HDL Ratio |
Order Loinc | 24331-1 |
Result Code | 011817 |
Result Code Name | HDL Cholesterol |
UofM | mg/dL |
Result LOINC |
2085-9 |
Lipid Panel- triglycerides
Order Code Name | Lipid Panel w/ Chol/HDL Ratio |
Order Loinc | 24331-1 |
Result Code | 001172 |
Result Code Name | Triglycerides |
UofM | mg/dL |
Result LOINC |
2571-8 |
Electrolyte Panel (80051) include codes:
82374 - Assay of Blood Carbon Dioxide
82435 - Assay of Blood Chloride
84132 - Assay of Serum Potassium
84295 - Assay of Serum Sodium
CPT code modifiers are two-digit codes linked to the CPT that provide a further description of the evaluation and management (E/M) and/or procedures performed during the office visit.