Medical Coding

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The patient presents to the laboratory for suspected heavy metal poisoning. The actual amounts of metals detected were not indicated. What laboratory code(s) are appropriate?

83018
83015
82175, 83825, 83885
80050

Explanation

Answer: B - Code 83015 (Chemistry Screening for Heavy Metal (e.g., Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Bismuth, Antimony, Mercury Screen) is the most appropriate in this case. Code 83018 is not correct because it used when a qualitative test is performed for each heavy metal detected in the patient. Code 80050 is also incorrect because it is used for a general health panel, not a screening for heavy metals.

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