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CodeMap Compliance Briefing: 10/15/04
Editor's Welcome
Although the codes for Glucose tests are not new, they continue to generate questions regarding how the results from central laboratory and point-of-care devices are coded and paid for by Medicare. Because most hospitals perform high volumes of this type of testing, it is very important, from a compliance viewpoint, to code these tests properly. As always, feel free to email us your compliance questions and suggestions.
Sincerely,
Charles B. Root, Ph.D.
Glucose Testing Codes
Depending on the method employed, providers should use the following three CPT codes to report glucose testing:
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82947 Glucose; quantitative, blood (except reagent strip)
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82948 Glucose; blood, reagent strip
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82962 Glucose; blood by glucose monitoring device(s) cleared by the FDA specifically for home use
CPT code 82947 is used to report most quantitative fasting glucose determinations performe....
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