What panel code would be reported for testing carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), chloride, potassium, and sodium?

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Orion

28 January, 20:59

What panel code would be reported for testing carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), chloride, potassium, and sodium?

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Kason Logan · Answer 1

80051

80051 is the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code that corresponds to an electrolyte panel which includes carbon dioxide, chloride, potassium, and sodium. The specimen type for this particular test is serum or heparinized plasma with a preferred volume of 1 mL.

The CPT code set is comprised of medical codes maintained by the American Medical Association.