Question

question 19

a patient with abnormal growth had a suppression study that included 4 glucose tests and 4 human growth hormone tests. what cpt® code(s) is/are reported?

80430, 82947
82947 x 4, 83003 x 4
80430
80430, 82947, 83003

Explanation:

Identify the clinical procedure and panel requirements

The patient underwent a growth hormone suppression study (suppression panel) consisting of 4 glucose tests and 4 human growth hormone (HGH) tests.

Evaluate CPT panel code 80430

CPT code 80430 is the code for "Growth hormone suppression panel (eg, after glucose administration)". According to CPT guidelines, this panel must include:

• Glucose (82947 x 3)
• Human growth hormone (HGH) (83003 x 4)

Determine reporting for additional tests

The panel code 80430 covers 3 glucose tests and 4 HGH tests. Because 4 glucose tests were performed, the extra glucose test must be billed separately. Therefore, the correct coding is 80430 for the panel and 82947 for the additional single glucose test.

Answer:

• (A) 80430, 82947 (Correct answer)
• (B) 82947 x 4, 83003 x 4
• (C) 80430
• (D) 80430, 82947, 83003