2025 CPT code 80053
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Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) – This panel includes 14 tests: albumin, bilirubin (total), calcium (total), carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), chloride, creatinine, glucose, phosphatase (alkaline), potassium, protein (total), sodium, transferase (alanine amino/ALT/SGPT), transferase (aspartate amino/AST/SGOT), and urea nitrogen (BUN).
Modifiers such as 90 (Reference [Outside] Laboratory), 91 (Repeat Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test), and 99 (Multiple Modifiers) may be applicable depending on the circumstances.
Medical necessity must be established based on the patient’s clinical presentation, relevant history, or ongoing management of chronic conditions. Specific payer policies may apply.
A lab analyst performs the CMP test, typically using a serum blood sample. They may also collect the sample via venipuncture. The test requires the performance of all 14 components.
In simple words: A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that gives doctors important information about your body's chemical balance and how well your organs, like your liver and kidneys, are working. It measures 14 different things in your blood, including sugars, proteins, and minerals.
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that measures 14 different substances to assess organ function, electrolyte balance, and other key physiological indicators. This panel comprises the following tests: albumin (82040), bilirubin, total (82247), calcium, total (82310), carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) (82374), chloride (82435), creatinine (82565), glucose (82947), phosphatase, alkaline (84075), potassium (84132), protein, total (84155), sodium (84295), transferase, alanine amino (ALT) (SGPT) (84460), transferase, aspartate amino (AST) (SGOT) (84450), and urea nitrogen (BUN) (84520).
Example 1: Annual physical examination or health check to establish a baseline and screen for potential issues., Diagnosis of liver or kidney disease, diabetes, or other conditions affecting organ function or metabolism., Monitoring of chronic conditions like hypertension, or to check for medication side effects on the kidneys or liver.
Documentation should include the order for the CMP, the medical necessity for the test, the date and time of collection, and the results of all 14 components.
- Revenue Code: T1B - LAB TESTS - AUTOMATED GENERAL PROFILES
- Specialties:Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Independent Laboratory, Other Place of Service