CPT® Code 84443 - Chemistry Procedures - Codify by AAPC (2024)

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What is included in CPT code 84443? ›

Chemistry Procedures CPT^® Code range 82009- 84999.

Use 84999 to report chemistry procedures that do not have a specific code.

004259: Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) | Labcorp.

(not covered, “category 3”) List of preventive services mandated in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). 80048, 80050, 80051, 80053, 80061, 81001, 82310, 83036, 83655, 84443, 85025, 87110, 87270, 87490, 87491, 87492, 87810, 87590, 87591 and 87592.

Adults should be screened for thyroid dysfunction by measurement of the serum thyrotropin concentration, beginning at age 35 years and every 5 years thereafter. There is insufficient evidence to recommend periodic, routine screening for thyroid dysfunction among asymptomatic persons using serum TSH levels.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offer a free search (CPT code lookup) for RVU for every CPT code. Users can also request a CPT/RVU Data File license from the AMA to easily import codes and descriptions into existing claims and medical billing systems.

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However, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, it is not appropriate to bill the diagnostic portion (95810) and titration portion (95811) of a sleep study separately.

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures CPT^® Code range 80047- 89398.

The CPT code book lists a number of unlisted service or procedure codes, which can be found at the end of a section or subsection. Alternatively, a summary list of the unlisted CPT codes can be found in the Guidelines section for each chapter of the CPT code book.

What are unlisted procedures? ›

If no such procedure or service exists, then report the service using the appropriate unlisted procedure or service code.” Use of an unlisted code is common when a physician performs a new procedure or utilizes new technology when no other CPT code adequately describes the procedure or service.

Unlisted CPT codes are special codes used when there is no exact code that describes the service provided. They allow healthcare providers to bill for services rendered without having to use a code that doesn't accurately reflect the care given.

CPT Code 84443. A blood test that measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) - a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that helps regulate thyroid function.

Testing may be covered up to two times a year in clinically stable patients; more frequent testing may be reasonable and necessary for patients whose thyroid therapy has been altered or in whom symptoms or signs of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism are noted.

A full thyroid blood test panel measures the levels of these hormones and antibodies in your blood: TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). T3 or free T3 (tri-iodothyronine). T4 or free T4 (thyroxine).

Thyroid Panel with TSH - This panel provides an assessment of thyroid function and includes tests for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), total thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) uptake (T3 resin uptake), and free T4 index.

NCD - Thyroid Testing (190.22)

Based on the AMA CPT® manual for code 80050 (general health panel), this code includes comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), blood count, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (84443), and complete blood count (CBC) (85025).