80428 Growth hormone panel
Also known as: growth hormone stimulation test, GH test
Growth hormone panel measuring growth hormone response to stimulation with insulin tolerance test or arginine administration.
In Plain Language
height hormone test
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate growth hormone deficiency in children and adults, and diagnose growth disorders.
RVU Information
CPT 80428 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 80428?
CPT 80428 (Growth hormone panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Growth hormone panel measuring growth hormone response to stimulation with insulin tolerance test or arginine administration.
Who uses CPT code 80428?
CPT 80428 is used by Endocrinology, Pediatrics, Laboratory Medicine. Used to evaluate growth hormone deficiency in children and adults, and diagnose growth disorders.
When is CPT 80428 used?
Used to evaluate growth hormone deficiency in children and adults, and diagnose growth disorders.
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