80061 Lipid panel
Also known as: lipid panel, cholesterol panel
Laboratory lipid panel measuring total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides for cardiovascular risk assessment.
In Plain Language
cholesterol test; fat in blood test
Clinical Context
Standard screening for hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease risk; used for stratification, treatment initiation and monitoring, and preventive health assessment.
RVU Information
CPT 80061 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 80061?
CPT 80061 (Lipid panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory lipid panel measuring total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides for cardiovascular risk assessment.
Who uses CPT code 80061?
CPT 80061 is used by Pathology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Standard screening for hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease risk; used for stratification, treatment initiation and monitoring, and preventive health assessment.
When is CPT 80061 used?
Standard screening for hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease risk; used for stratification, treatment initiation and monitoring, and preventive health assessment.
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