80051 Electrolyte panel
Also known as: electrolyte panel, basic electrolytes
Laboratory electrolyte panel measuring serum concentrations of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide for electrolyte balance assessment.
In Plain Language
salt and mineral balance test; electrolyte blood test
Clinical Context
Rapid assessment of electrolyte status for acute illnesses, fluid abnormalities, kidney disease, or medication effects; fundamental test in emergency and critical care.
RVU Information
CPT 80051 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 80051?
CPT 80051 (Electrolyte panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory electrolyte panel measuring serum concentrations of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide for electrolyte balance assessment.
Who uses CPT code 80051?
CPT 80051 is used by Pathology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine. Rapid assessment of electrolyte status for acute illnesses, fluid abnormalities, kidney disease, or medication effects; fundamental test in emergency and critical care.
When is CPT 80051 used?
Rapid assessment of electrolyte status for acute illnesses, fluid abnormalities, kidney disease, or medication effects; fundamental test in emergency and critical care.
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