CPT Codes and LOINC Update: April 2019

CPT Test Codes

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of April:

CPT Code and Test Classification Updates

Test IDTest NameUpdated
GM1B
83189
Ganglioside Antibody Panel, Serum
CPT Code Information
4/18/2019 12:01pm
TRYPT
81608
Tryptase, Serum
Test Classification
4/12/2019 12:01pm
TRYPA
32283
Tryptase, Autopsy
Test Classification
4/12/2019 12:01pm
TRYPT
81608
Tryptase, Serum
Test Classification
4/09/2019 4:00pm
TRYPA
32283
Tryptase, Autopsy
Test Classification
4/09/2019 4:00pm
TAMV
82514
Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Test Classification
4/09/2019 12:00pm
MPSF
82515
Micropolyspora faeni, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Test Classification
4/09/2019 12:00pm
ARPKZ
35359
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD), Full Gene Analysis, Varies
CPT Code Information
4/09/2019 4:02am
SLEG
8122
Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Test Classification
4/09/2019 4:00am
CFRCS
60563
Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
CPT Code Information
4/08/2019 12:02pm

 

LOINC Updates

Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC®) is clinical terminology that is important for laboratory test orders and results, and is one of a suite of designated standards for use in U.S. federal government systems for the electronic exchange of clinical health information.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories systematically assigns LOINC values to its assays, as provided in the following spreadsheet.

 

Z-Code Updates

To access the DEX Z codes, you must first register through DEX.

After registering through DEX, log into mayocliniclabs.com and search for "z codes" in the upper right corner of the web page. The user must attest to being a registered user of the DEX Diagnostic Exchange by clicking the blue "Access DEX Z-Codes" button. An Excel spreadsheet will open to display the Z codes.

Andy Tofilon

Andy Tofilon is a Marketing Segment Manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories.