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82950 Glucose test

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: glucose test, blood glucose

Laboratory assay measuring blood glucose concentration for general screening or diagnostic purposes without specific methodology designation.

In Plain Language

blood sugar test

Clinical Context

Standard test for diabetes screening, diagnosis, and monitoring; typically fasting glucose for diagnostic purposes.

RVU Information

CPT 82950 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

pathologyendocrinologyinternal medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 82950?

CPT 82950 (Glucose test) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory assay measuring blood glucose concentration for general screening or diagnostic purposes without specific methodology designation.

Who uses CPT code 82950?

CPT 82950 is used by pathology, endocrinology, internal medicine. Standard test for diabetes screening, diagnosis, and monitoring; typically fasting glucose for diagnostic purposes.

When is CPT 82950 used?

Standard test for diabetes screening, diagnosis, and monitoring; typically fasting glucose for diagnostic purposes.

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