3046F

CPT^® 3046F, Under Diagnostic/Screening Processes or Results

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 3046F as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic/Screening Processes or Results.

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The A1C test (HbA1C test) is a blood test which shows the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The provider uses the test to determine if the patient’s diabetes is well controlled. The provider may adjust the patient’s diabetes medication depending on the results of the test. This code represents the most recent HbA1C level greater than 9 percent.

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