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82330

Calcium; total

Pathology & Laboratory Clinical Chemistry 0.29 Total RVUs
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Quantitative measurement of total calcium level in blood

Relative Value Units (RVUs)

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Work RVU
0.03
Physician effort
PE RVU
0.25
Practice expense
MP RVU
0.01
Malpractice
Total RVU
0.29
Combined value
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Clinical Information

When to Use

Quantitative measurement of total calcium level in blood

Time Requirement
Automated testing - results typically available within hours

Common Scenarios

Calcium level assessment
Hypercalcemia evaluation
Hypocalcemia evaluation
Bone metabolism assessment
Parathyroid function evaluation

Documentation Requirements

  • Order from physician required
  • Test results documented
  • Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
  • Clinical interpretation if applicable

Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

26 Professional component only (interpretation)
TC Technical component only (performance)
91 Repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test, same day

Bundling Rules

  • Total calcium measurement
  • May be billed with other chemistry tests on same day

Exclusions

  • Do not bill if included in metabolic panel (80047, 80053)

Coding Notes

Common chemistry test
Component of metabolic panels
Automated testing

Clinical scenarios

Calcium level assessment
Calcium level assessment
When to use:Quantitative measurement of total calcium level in blood
  • Order from physician required
  • Test results documented
  • Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
Hypercalcemia evaluation
Hypercalcemia evaluation
When to use:Quantitative measurement of total calcium level in blood
  • Order from physician required
  • Test results documented
  • Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
Hypocalcemia evaluation
Hypocalcemia evaluation
When to use:Quantitative measurement of total calcium level in blood
  • Order from physician required
  • Test results documented
  • Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL

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Code Details

Code 82330
Category Pathology & Laboratory
Subcategory Clinical Chemistry
Total RVUs 0.29

Medicare Pricing

PFS
2025 National Rate
$0.00
Facility
$0.00
Non-Facility
$0.00
RVU Breakdown
Work RVU:0.00PE RVU:0.00MP RVU:0.00Total RVU:0.00CF:$32.3465Global Days:XXX
OPPS Details
Status:Q4Copayment:$0.00

National Limit: $13.68

Physician Fee Schedule: Medicare pays physicians based on Relative Value Units (RVUs) multiplied by a conversion factor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 82330?

CPT 82330 is the billing code for "Calcium; total". Quantitative measurement of total calcium level in blood

What are the RVUs for CPT 82330?

CPT 82330 has a total RVU of 0.29, broken down as: Work RVU 0.03, Practice Expense RVU 0.25, and Malpractice RVU 0.01. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

What documentation is required for CPT 82330?

Key documentation requirements for CPT 82330 include: Order from physician required; Test results documented; Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL; Clinical interpretation if applicable. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Can CPT 82330 be billed with other codes?

Bundling considerations for CPT 82330: Total calcium measurement. May be billed with other chemistry tests on same day Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

What modifiers are commonly used with CPT 82330?

Common modifiers for CPT 82330 include: 26 (Professional component only (interpretation)), TC (Technical component only (performance)), 91 (Repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test, same day). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

What is the time requirement for CPT 82330?

The typical time requirement for CPT 82330 is Automated testing - results typically available within hours. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.

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