Blood Test CPT Code

A blood test is a diagnostic test that is performed by pricking a finger or by using a hypodermic needle. The blood is extracted from the vein in the arm. In this blood sample, laboratory tests are performed to check the abnormality. The functions of different organs is identified with blood tests.


    CPT Code For Blood Pressure Monitor


    Blood pressure is the product of the amount of blood pump out of the heart towards arteries and the total peripheral resistance. The normal blood pressure is 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic. It is monitored with a blood pressure machine. The CPT code of this procedure is 93784.

    CPT Code For Venipuncture Blood Draw


    A venipuncture blood draw is a procedure of drawing blood from the veins. A needle is used to puncture the vein in the arm. Blood draws through this needle and blood sample is collected. This procedure is also performed to draw extra RBCs to treat some blood conditions. The CPT code is 36415.

    Blood Test CPT Code


    Arterial Blood Gas CPT Code


    An arterial blood gas is a diagnostic procedure to check the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. It also diagnoses the acidity (pH) of blood. The activity of lungs(importing oxygen and exporting carbon dioxide) is also diagnosed. The CPT code of this procedure is 82803.

    Cord Blood Banking CPT Code


    Cord blood which is also known as umbilical cord blood is the blood which remains inside the cord after delivery. This blood needs to be removed from umbilical cord along with cryogenical freezing of stem cells for future medical use. The CPT code of this procedure is 59899.

    Fecal Occult Blood Test CPT Code


    Occult means hidden. The fecal occult blood test is performed to check stool samples of patient for occult blood. The traces of blood in the stool may indicate the colon cancer or presence of polyps in the rectum. The CPT code of this procedure is 82270.

    CPT Code For Pku Blood Test


    PKU is the abbreviation of phenylketouria. It is a fetal disorder in which a substance called phenylalanine is not broken down actively. So PKU screening blood test is performed to diagnose this condition. The test is performed 24 to 72 hours after birth. The CPT code is 83516.

    Ana Blood Test CPT Code


    ANA stands for anti nuclear antibody. The ANA blood test is performed to check the presence of anti nuclear antibodies in the blood. If there are traces found in the blood, then the patient may be suffering from any autoimmune disease. The CPT code is 86039.

    CPT Code For Blood In Urine


    Blood in urine is also known as hematuria. If blood is found in the urine, it may be a serious disorder. The blood can only be seen under microscope. So a urine sample is taken for laboratory tests. The CPT code of this test is 82270.

    CPT Code For Laboratory Services For A Creatinine Blood Test


    Creatinin level in blood is tested with creatinin blood test. The procedure involves drawing of blood sample from arm and laboratory tests are performed. The high levels of creatinin in blood sample indicates poor kidney functioning. The CPT code of this procedure is 82565.

    CPT Code For Finger Stick Blood Sugar


    Blood glucose level is checked with finger stick blood sugar. A device is used to monitor blood sugar level. The finger is pricked to extract fresh blood and placed on strip for monitoring. The procedure can be performed at home and billed under CPT code 82962.

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