82803 Blood gases any combination
Also known as: arterial blood gas, blood gas panel
Laboratory measurement of blood gases including any combination of parameters: pH, pCO2, pO2, bicarbonate, and electrolytes for comprehensive acid-base and oxygenation assessment.
In Plain Language
blood oxygen and acid test
Clinical Context
Essential test in critical care, respiratory disorders, sepsis, and metabolic evaluation to guide treatment decisions.
RVU Information
CPT 82803 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 82803?
CPT 82803 (Blood gases any combination) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory measurement of blood gases including any combination of parameters: pH, pCO2, pO2, bicarbonate, and electrolytes for comprehensive acid-base and oxygenation assessment.
Who uses CPT code 82803?
CPT 82803 is used by pathology, critical care, emergency medicine. Essential test in critical care, respiratory disorders, sepsis, and metabolic evaluation to guide treatment decisions.
When is CPT 82803 used?
Essential test in critical care, respiratory disorders, sepsis, and metabolic evaluation to guide treatment decisions.
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