82374 Assay blood carbon dioxide
Also known as: CO2 level, bicarbonate test, blood gas bicarbonate
Gas chromatography or electrolyte analyzer measurement of carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) in blood reflecting acid-base balance.
In Plain Language
acid-base balance test; blood pH related test; respiratory status test
Clinical Context
Component of basic metabolic panel and blood gas analysis; elevated in metabolic alkalosis and low in metabolic acidosis.
RVU Information
CPT 82374 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 82374?
CPT 82374 (Assay blood carbon dioxide) is a Pathology & Lab code. Gas chromatography or electrolyte analyzer measurement of carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) in blood reflecting acid-base balance.
Who uses CPT code 82374?
CPT 82374 is used by Pathology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine. Component of basic metabolic panel and blood gas analysis; elevated in metabolic alkalosis and low in metabolic acidosis.
When is CPT 82374 used?
Component of basic metabolic panel and blood gas analysis; elevated in metabolic alkalosis and low in metabolic acidosis.
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