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The CPT® Code 82810 refers to a laboratory test specifically designed to measure blood oxygen saturation (O2 saturation) through direct measurement methods, excluding the use of pulse oximetry. Oxygen saturation is a critical parameter that indicates the percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is currently bound to oxygen. This measurement is essential in various clinical settings, particularly for patients who are critically ill or have compromised tissue perfusion, as it provides vital information regarding their respiratory and circulatory status. The direct measurement of O2 saturation is typically conducted using a blood gas analyzer equipped with CO-oximetry technology, which allows for accurate assessment of the oxygen levels in the blood. To perform this test, a blood sample must be collected, which can be obtained through various methods such as venipuncture, heel stick, arterial draw, or umbilical cord draw, depending on the patient's condition and age. This procedure is crucial for monitoring and managing patients' oxygenation status, guiding treatment decisions, and ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented in a timely manner.
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The procedure associated with CPT® Code 82810 is indicated for several clinical scenarios where accurate measurement of blood oxygen saturation is necessary. These indications include:
The procedure for CPT® Code 82810 involves several critical steps to ensure accurate measurement of blood oxygen saturation. These steps include:
After the procedure associated with CPT® Code 82810, the patient may require monitoring based on the results obtained from the blood oxygen saturation measurement. If the levels indicate hypoxemia or other abnormalities, further interventions may be necessary, such as supplemental oxygen therapy or additional diagnostic testing. It is also important to document the findings accurately in the patient's medical record to ensure continuity of care and facilitate any necessary follow-up actions. The healthcare provider should assess the site of blood collection for any complications, such as bleeding or infection, and provide appropriate post-procedure care instructions to the patient or caregiver.
| Short Descr | BLOOD GASES O2 SAT ONLY | Medium Descr | GASES BLOOD O2 SATURATION ONLY DIRECT MEAS | Long Descr | Gases, blood, O2 saturation only, by direct measurement, except pulse oximetry | Status Code | Statutory Exclusion (from MPFS, may be paid under other methodologies) | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 9 - Not Applicable | Multiple Procedures (51) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Co-Surgeons (62) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Team Surgery (66) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | CLIA Waived (QW) | No | APC Status Indicator | Conditionally packaged laboratory tests | Type of Service (TOS) | 5 - Diagnostic Laboratory | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) | MUE | 2 | CCS Clinical Classification | 205 - Arterial blood gases |
| 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 91 | Repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test: in the course of treatment of the patient, it may be necessary to repeat the same laboratory test on the same day to obtain subsequent (multiple) test results. under these circumstances, the laboratory test performed can be identified by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 91. note: this modifier may not be used when tests are rerun to confirm initial results; due to testing problems with specimens or equipment; or for any other reason when a normal, one-time, reportable result is all that is required. this modifier may not be used when other code(s) describe a series of test results (eg, glucose tolerance tests, evocative/suppression testing). this modifier may only be used for laboratory test(s) performed more than once on the same day on the same patient. | GW | Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition | XE | Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter |
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| 2011-01-01 | Changed | Short description changed. |
| 1994-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 1994. |
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