Pathology and Laboratory, 80050 (Q&A) (June 1997)

June 1997 page 10e Coding Consultation Pathology and Laboratory, 80050 (Q&A) Question Should I use the general health panel (80050) to report symptomatic patients or asymptomatic patients? AMA Comment CPT does not state diagnoses for which codes should be used. If you are coding for automated chemistries, 12 or more (80012-80019); hemogram automated and manual differential WBC count (CBC) (85022) OR; hemogram and platelet count, automated, and automated complete differential WBC count (CBC) (85025); Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (84443), then you should report 80050. Pathology and Laboratory, 80050 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1997; June 1997 page 10e ...

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This Q&A article from CPT Assistant addresses a general laboratory panel coding question and explains the scope of the CPT-related guidance discussed in the AMA comment. It is useful for coders who work with pathology and laboratory services and want to understand the article’s focus before reading the full premium text.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps coding professionals quickly identify whether the discussion applies to laboratory panel reporting and related component test groupings, without exposing the premium article’s full guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the laboratory coding question presented for review and frames the topic of the AMA’s response.

  2. Question

    Presents the specific inquiry about when the referenced general health panel is relevant.

  3. AMA Comment

    Summarizes the CPT-based discussion of the broader laboratory testing context and the component test groupings mentioned in the response.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within pathology and laboratory coding
  • How the AMA frames a question about a general laboratory panel
  • Which broader laboratory test groupings are discussed in the comment
  • The CPT context surrounding the panel-related Q&A

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Pathology and laboratory billing staff
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CPT: 80012-80019

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