CPT^® 84155, Under Chemistry Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 84155 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 lab test to quantitate total protein in a serum, plasma, or whole blood specimen using one of several assay methods, excluding refractometry. Total protein is a major component of the fluid in blood and can fluctuate with many clinical conditions.

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Cmp (80053) & spep (84165)

[b]Cpc/crcr[/b] Although your provider may order both at the same time, and may want the additional result you can't bill for them. I understand you bill for the 84156 only but you really getting ... [ Read More ]

Cmp (80053) & spep (84165)

Our physicians often order a CMP and protein electrophoresis together. We do a CMP (CPT code 80053) here at our facility, and send the serum protein electrophoresis to our reference lab. A total prote... [ Read More ]

Labs - currently paying for CPT code

[b]Labs[/b] Found this online in regards to what tests are included in certain panels. You mentioned "currently paying for CPT code 80076 and 80050" I can see that this would be correct because neit... [ Read More ]

modifiers question

As a beginner I started to code labs. There were many cases when on the same form were marked both a comprehensive metabolic panel (80053) that includes total protein(84155) and protein electrophore... [ Read More ]

ICD 9 code help.

790.5 is the correct choice just see the description of Liver function test Hepatic function panel This panel must include the following: Albumin (82040), Bilirubin, total (82247), Bilirubin, direct ... [ Read More ]

84155 Total Protein

I am having a major issue with Medicare on this test. This test is in a General Chem 13 panel. We are only certified to do CLIA waived testing, this test is not listed on Medicare's/NGS website as bei... [ Read More ]

CPC Exam Review - aminotransferases

Anyone finding questions that only a Doctor would know? Some of the questions on the exam review is totally way off my league. I have a question, A 68-year-old female suffers from chronic liver diseas... [ Read More ]

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