Evocative/Suppression Testing (Fall 1994)

Fall 1994 pages 8-17 Evocative/Suppression Testing In the Summer 1994 issue of CPT Assistant, the individual endocrine test codes that were added to CPT 1993 and 1994 were discussed. This second article focuses on the endocrine testing panels which are part of the protocols used to diagnose and follow the treatment results for many endocrine disorders. Major components of this article include:     A list of deleted codes and a cross walk to the new codes;     A brief description of each new evocative/ suppression panel and the associated protocol: and     A glossary of terms. The glossary of terms related to...

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Article Overview

This premium article explains endocrine testing panels discussed in CPT Assistant’s Fall 1994 issue and how they relate to deleted codes and the newer panel structure. It is intended for coding professionals and clinical staff who work with endocrine laboratory protocols, physician involvement, and related CPT guidance. The article also includes a glossary of terms to help readers understand the testing concepts used throughout the panel discussion.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand the scope of endocrine panel testing, compare older deleted codes with newer panel-based reporting, and recognize the broader CPT context for physician and laboratory services.

Article Sections

  1. Cross-References for Deleted Codes

    Introduces deleted endocrine-related codes and the general cross-reference approach to newer reporting options. It frames how the article handles legacy code references within the endocrine testing context.

  2. Synopsis of Evocative/Suppression Testing Protocols

    Provides an overview of the panel-based endocrine testing protocols discussed in the article. It describes the general information presented for each panel and the broader context for protocol reporting.

  3. Evocative/Suppression Testing

    Discusses the endocrine testing panels in the CPT 80400 series and how they are presented in the article. The section focuses on the overall testing framework and physician/laboratory service context.

  4. Glossary of Terms

    Defines terminology used in the article to support understanding of endocrine testing protocols. The glossary is presented as background reference material for the panel discussion.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of endocrine evocative and suppression testing panels
  • How the article organizes deleted-code cross-references
  • What types of supporting protocol information are included for each panel
  • Which general service components are associated with these testing protocols
  • How the article’s glossary supports interpretation of endocrine testing terminology

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Endocrine laboratory staff
  • Physician office billing staff
  • Health information professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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