When coding chemistry tests, an analyte is measured in multiple specimens from different sources, or in specimens that are obtained at different times. The test listing includes most of the tests available to the clinician. Pathologists have specific codes for clinical pathology consultations. You can access the ub04 billing information adopted by the nubc by subscribing to the official ub04 data specifications manual. The current version which supercedes this version is 4. Where further information is required the reader should consult the pathologist. For repeat laboratory tests performed on the same day, the correct modifier is 51.
No other publication governmental or privatecommercial can be considered authoritative. Aug 1, 2011 per the nubc, the point of origin for admission or visit code is per the national uniform billing committee nubc, the priority this means that the professional component is included on, or excluded from, the cost. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Cpt code pathology and laboratory procedures 8004789398. National uniform billing committee nubc update to chapter 25 i. Cpt code range 8004789398 for pathology and laboratory contains cpt codes for organ or diseaseoriented panels, drug testing, therapeutic drug assays, evocativesuppression testing, consultations clinical pathology, urinalysis, chemistry, hematology and coagulation, immunology. Please direct all questions about the content, etc. Australian clinical labs is a leading provider of pathology services in australia.
This fourdigit alphanumeric code gives three specific pieces of information after a leading zero. Current procedural terminology cpt and national uniform. This manual, ed by the american hospital association, is the only official source of ub data. For a full list of available versions, see the directory of published versions. Chapter 25 is being updated to reflect approved nubc changes. Some of the tests listed in the rcpa manual may have specific laboratory requirements. The divisions of the radiation oncology section of the cpt manual are divided into subsections based on what.
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