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The CPT® Code 83700 refers to a laboratory procedure known as lipoprotein electrophoresis, which is a blood test designed to measure the levels of lipoproteins in the bloodstream. Lipoproteins are complex biochemical structures that consist of lipid molecules, primarily fats, bound to proteins. These structures play a crucial role in the transport of lipids throughout the body via the circulatory system. Lipoproteins can vary significantly in size and density; they can be classified as large and less dense, where the fat content exceeds the protein content, or small and more dense, where the protein content surpasses the fat content. The origins of these lipoproteins can be either exogenous, derived from dietary fats, or endogenous, produced by the liver. To perform the test, a blood sample is collected through a procedure known as venipuncture, which is separately reportable. The process of electrophoresis involves applying an electrical field to the blood sample, which facilitates the separation of lipoprotein molecules based on their size and charge. Once separated, these lipoproteins are stained and quantified using a device called a densitometer, which measures the intensity of the stained bands corresponding to different lipoprotein fractions. This method provides valuable insights into the lipid profile of the patient, aiding in the assessment of cardiovascular health and the management of conditions related to lipid metabolism.
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The lipoprotein electrophoresis test (CPT® Code 83700) is indicated for various clinical scenarios where assessment of lipid levels is necessary. The following conditions may warrant this procedure:
The procedure for lipoprotein electrophoresis involves several key steps to ensure accurate measurement and analysis of lipoprotein levels in the blood. The following steps outline the process:
After the lipoprotein electrophoresis procedure, the patient may experience minimal discomfort at the venipuncture site, which typically resolves quickly. There are no specific post-procedure care requirements, and patients can generally resume normal activities immediately. The results of the test are usually available within a few days, and healthcare providers will discuss the findings with the patient to determine any necessary follow-up actions or treatment adjustments based on the lipoprotein levels measured.
| Short Descr | LIPOPRO BLD ELECTROPHORETIC | Medium Descr | LIPOPROTEIN BLOOD ELECTROPHORECTIC SEP&QUAN | Long Descr | Lipoprotein, blood; electrophoretic separation and quantitation | 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 | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 233 - Laboratory - Chemistry and Hematology |
| 90 | Reference (outside) laboratory: when laboratory procedures are performed by a party other than the treating or reporting physician or other qualified health care professional, the procedure may be identified by adding modifier 90 to the usual procedure number. | GA | Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case | GZ | Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary | 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 | GY | Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit |
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| 2011-01-01 | Changed | Short description changed. |
| 2006-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 2006. |
| 1992-12-31 | Deleted | Code deleted. |
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