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Check if 'Panel' is CPT® Defined

Published on Mon Mar 05, 2012

Question: What are the correct CPT codes for Celiac Panel and Celiac Infant Panel?Kentucky SubscriberAnswer: CPT® does not provide codes for a celiac or celiac infant panel. You must report each individual test from the panel separately, using its unique CPT® code. Few set panels: You'll find 10 specific organ or disease-oriented panel codes in CPT®, from 80047 (Basic metabolic panel [calcium, ionized]) to 80076 (Hepatic function panel). Each panel code lists all the individual tests that the panel must include.For example: Take a look at 80061 (Lipid panel). CPT® states, "This panel must include the following:Cholesterol, serum, total (82465)Lipoprotein, direct measurement, high density cholesterol (HCL cholesterol) (83718) Triglycerides (84478)."Other than these 10 panels with their specific test composition, you should report any "panels" that a physician orders by billing the specific tests involved. In these cases, the panel is simply a short-hand for the physician, but doesn't involve a [...]
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