82248 Bilirubin direct
Also known as: direct bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, delta bilirubin
Spectrophotometric or chromatographic measurement of direct (conjugated) bilirubin to differentiate hepatic from prehepatic and posthepatic jaundice.
In Plain Language
liver damage test; bile duct blockage test; direct jaundice measurement
Clinical Context
Elevated in cholestasis and hepatocellular injury; direct/total ratio helps localize lesion source.
RVU Information
CPT 82248 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 82248?
CPT 82248 (Bilirubin direct) is a Pathology & Lab code. Spectrophotometric or chromatographic measurement of direct (conjugated) bilirubin to differentiate hepatic from prehepatic and posthepatic jaundice.
Who uses CPT code 82248?
CPT 82248 is used by Pathology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine. Elevated in cholestasis and hepatocellular injury; direct/total ratio helps localize lesion source.
When is CPT 82248 used?
Elevated in cholestasis and hepatocellular injury; direct/total ratio helps localize lesion source.
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