82247 Bilirubin total
Also known as: total bilirubin, serum bilirubin, jaundice test
Spectrophotometric measurement of total serum bilirubin (conjugated plus unconjugated) to evaluate jaundice and liver-biliary function.
In Plain Language
liver disease test; jaundice blood test; bile buildup check
Clinical Context
Elevated in hemolysis, hepatic disease, and biliary obstruction; used with direct bilirubin to determine etiology.
RVU Information
CPT 82247 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 82247?
CPT 82247 (Bilirubin total) is a Pathology & Lab code. Spectrophotometric measurement of total serum bilirubin (conjugated plus unconjugated) to evaluate jaundice and liver-biliary function.
Who uses CPT code 82247?
CPT 82247 is used by Pathology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine. Elevated in hemolysis, hepatic disease, and biliary obstruction; used with direct bilirubin to determine etiology.
When is CPT 82247 used?
Elevated in hemolysis, hepatic disease, and biliary obstruction; used with direct bilirubin to determine etiology.
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