AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 2 (February)
Pathology and Laboratory (February 2001)
February 2001 page 10a Coding Consultation Pathology and Laboratory, 82951, 82952 (Q&A) Question If my physician performs the glucose tolerance test obtaining four blood specimens, how should the testing procedure be reported? AMA Comment If four blood specimens are tested in this fashion, then code 82951, Glucose; tolerance test (GTT), three specimens (includes glucose) identifies provision of the testing procedure for three specimens, should be used to identify the initial three specimens, and code 82952, Glucose; tolerance test, each additional beyond three specimens, should be reported once to identify the additional specimen tested. Code 82952 is an add-on...
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Article Overview
This article presents a Pathology and Laboratory coding consultation focused on a laboratory testing scenario and the CPT guidance discussed by the AMA comment. It is useful for coders and billing staff who work with pathology and laboratory services and need to understand the article’s coding topic, referenced code set, and the type of reporting guidance addressed.
Why This Topic Matters
Laboratory coding questions can affect claim accuracy and consistency with published coding guidance. This article helps readers identify the relevant CPT context for a glucose tolerance testing scenario and understand that the discussion centers on reporting guidance for a multi-specimen test.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
Introduces a laboratory coding question and the related AMA comment within a Pathology and Laboratory consultation format.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of a coding consultation involving glucose tolerance testing.
- How the article frames reporting guidance for a laboratory multi-specimen testing scenario.
- Which CPT resources and code references are discussed in the AMA comment.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Pathology and laboratory billing staff
- Compliance and revenue cycle professionals
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
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