AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 10 (October)
Transcutaneous Quantitative Hemoglobin (October 2010)
October 2010 page 6 Transcutaneous Quantitative Hemoglobin Anemia is one of the most common hematological disorders in the United States, affecting more than three million people of all ages and ethnicities. One of the methods of assessing the level of hemoglobin in the blood is a quantitative hemoglobin test. CPT code 88738 was established in 2010 to report transcutaneous detection of hemoglobin (Hgb) and allow differentiation between transcutaneous Hgb measurement and Hgb measurement performed on whole blood in vitro (eg, from venipuncture or capillary stick). CPT code 88738 specifically describes testing using an FDA-cleared device that uses a trans-cutaneous...
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Article Overview
This article discusses a CPT coding update focused on transcutaneous quantitative hemoglobin testing. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinical staff who need to understand how the topic fits within hemoglobin testing reporting and related CPT guidance from 2010. The article also provides contextual information about associated code references and a clinical example tied to the new reporting concept.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of hemoglobin testing depends on distinguishing testing methods and recognizing which CPT references are relevant to transcutaneous measurement. This article helps readers identify the scope of the update and the related codebook guidance discussed in the 2010 CPT Assistant material.
Article Sections
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October 2010 page 6
Introductory material identifying the publication date and page location for the topic covered in the article.
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Transcutaneous Quantitative Hemoglobin
Overview of the coding topic, including the clinical context for hemoglobin testing and the CPT guidance discussed in the article.
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Clinical Example (Code 88738)
A brief case scenario illustrating the general clinical setting associated with the topic discussed in the article.
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Reference
Source citation information for the underlying CPT Assistant and CPT Changes material.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of the CPT update discussed in the article
- How the article situates transcutaneous hemoglobin testing within hemoglobin reporting topics
- Which related CPT references are mentioned in connection with the update
- The type of clinical scenario used to illustrate the topic
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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