CPT^® 82985, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 82985 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chemistry Procedures.

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Summary

The lab analyst performs an analysis, typically on serum or plasma, for glycated protein, a blood component that indicates recent patient glucose control, such as over a two to three week period. You may also see this test called fructosamine.

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Glycated protein/Hemoglobin; glycated

We have billed both labs 82985 (QW for Medicare) and 83036 (QW for Medicare) and frequency limits are every 90 days.... [ Read More ]

Glycated protein/Hemoglobin; glycated glycated protein

We are trying to see if we are able to bill 82985 (Glycated protein) at the same time as 83036 (Hemoglobin; glycated) and if there are limitations on frequency. There is no Medicare LCD and very litt... [ Read More ]

82985

We are trying to find out if we can bill Code 82985 Glycated Protein test along with a 83036 Hemoglobin AIC And also can the 82985 be billed more than 4 X's a year. We are not finding anything in the... [ Read More ]

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