2025 CPT code 82247
Measurement of the total bilirubin in a patient's blood.
Modifiers may be applicable to indicate specific circumstances of the test, such as a repeat test (modifier 91) or a test performed by a reference laboratory (modifier 90).
Medical necessity for a bilirubin test is established when there is a clinical suspicion of liver dysfunction, biliary obstruction, or increased red blood cell destruction.Signs and symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting may indicate the need for this test.
The laboratory analyst performs the test to measure the amount of total bilirubin in a patient’s blood. The clinician orders the test to evaluate liver function or diagnose conditions related to red blood cell breakdown.
In simple words: This blood test measures the amount of bilirubin, a yellowish substance made during the breakdown of old red blood cells.It helps doctors check how well your liver is working.
This test measures the total amount of bilirubin in a patient's blood.Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells.The liver processes bilirubin so it can be removed from the body.This test helps evaluate liver function and diagnose conditions involving red blood cell breakdown.
Example 1: A newborn with jaundice is tested to assess bilirubin levels and determine if treatment is needed., An adult patient experiencing symptoms suggestive of liver dysfunction, such as fatigue, abdominal pain, or jaundice, undergoes a bilirubin test as part of a liver function panel., A patient with a known history of hemolytic anemia (a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than they are made) has regular bilirubin tests to monitor their condition.
Documentation should include the reason for the test, such as signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction, jaundice, or a history of conditions affecting red blood cell breakdown.The patient's age and any relevant medical history should also be documented.
- Revenue Code: T1H
- Specialties:Pathology, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Hematology
- Place of Service:Independent Laboratory, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Physician Office