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83037 Hb glycosylated a1c home device

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HbA1c home device, at-home A1c test, portable HbA1c

Quantitative measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin using home-based or point-of-care testing device methodology.

In Plain Language

home blood sugar control test; portable A1c meter

Clinical Context

Point-of-care or home-based hemoglobin A1c testing enabling patient self-monitoring of diabetes control. Used for convenient patient education and real-time assessment during office visits or home monitoring programs.

RVU Information

CPT 83037 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

PathologyEndocrinologyPatient Self-Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 83037?

CPT 83037 (Hb glycosylated a1c home device) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin using home-based or point-of-care testing device methodology.

Who uses CPT code 83037?

CPT 83037 is used by Pathology, Endocrinology, Patient Self-Testing. Point-of-care or home-based hemoglobin A1c testing enabling patient self-monitoring of diabetes control. Used for convenient patient education and real-time assessment during office visits or home monitoring programs.

When is CPT 83037 used?

Point-of-care or home-based hemoglobin A1c testing enabling patient self-monitoring of diabetes control. Used for convenient patient education and real-time assessment during office visits or home monitoring programs.

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