CPT^® 82977, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 82977 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chemistry Procedures.

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The lab analyst measures the gamma–glutamyltransferase enzyme, typically in a serum specimen. This enzyme is elevated in conditions that affect the liver and the bile ducts, as well as primary and secondary cancers in those regions.

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80061, 82248, 82977 denied

The office billed 80053, 82043-QW, 80061, 83036-QW, 82248, 82977. Regence BCBS of Oregon denied 80061, 82248, and 82977 as –M15--Separately billed services/tests have been bundled as they are cons... [ Read More ]

Bmp; Basic Metabolic Panel

[b]ggt[/b] The GGT (gamma glutamyl transferase) does have an NCD, and you will find it on the CMS web site. The 82947 is a glucose not the GGT, that is 82977. Now, it's my understanding, that when ... [ Read More ]

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