80422 Glucagon tolerance panel
Also known as: glucagon stimulation test, glucagon challenge
Glucagon tolerance panel measuring glucose response to glucagon administration to assess hypoglycemia and glycogen stores.
In Plain Language
blood sugar response test
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate hypoglycemia, assess hepatic glycogen stores, and diagnose factitious hypoglycemia from insulin overdose.
RVU Information
CPT 80422 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 80422?
CPT 80422 (Glucagon tolerance panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Glucagon tolerance panel measuring glucose response to glucagon administration to assess hypoglycemia and glycogen stores.
Who uses CPT code 80422?
CPT 80422 is used by Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Used to evaluate hypoglycemia, assess hepatic glycogen stores, and diagnose factitious hypoglycemia from insulin overdose.
When is CPT 80422 used?
Used to evaluate hypoglycemia, assess hepatic glycogen stores, and diagnose factitious hypoglycemia from insulin overdose.
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