Laboratory Question for the Week of September 11, 2023

Question:

Can carboxyhemoglobin measurement and methemoglobin performed by transcutaneous measurement be reported with 82375 or 83050?

Answer:

No, carboxyhemoglobin measurement and methemoglobin performed by transcutaneous measurement should not be confused with the quantitative in vitro assays that are reported with code 82375 and 83050, respectively.

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