CPT^® 83516, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 83516 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chemistry Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs the technical immunoassay test involving several steps to detect and measure an analyte of a noninfectious nature. The results show as positive or negative, or in semiquantitative numerical format to indicate normal and abnormal results.

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modifier-91

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Modifier 59 VS 91

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Modifier 59 VS 91

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