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CPC · Question #104

A physician orders a basic metabolic panel which includes total calcium and an electrolyte panel. Applying CPT® guidelines for Organ or Disease-Oriented Panels, what CPT® coding is reported?

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Question

A physician orders a basic metabolic panel which includes total calcium and an electrolyte panel. Applying CPT® guidelines for Organ or Disease-Oriented Panels, what CPT® coding is reported?

Options

  • A80047
  • B80048
  • C80047, 80051
  • D80048, 80051

How the community answered

(60 responses)
  • A
    8% (5)
  • B
    72% (43)
  • C
    5% (3)
  • D
    15% (9)

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Topics

#metabolic panel#electrolyte panel#organ disease panel#panel bundling

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