Blood Glucose Testing

Did you Know? When Coding for Blood Glucose Testing, you must use the code that most closely describes the test you perform.

CPT Codes (Alphanumeric, CPT® AMA)

Note: 82962 (Glucose, blood by glucose monitoring device[s] cleared by the FDA specifically for home use). You can report the code for use in a physician office lab; the definition doesn’t limit you to home use for the test. CPT 82962 is a CLIA waived test per Medicare guidelines and requires a -QW modifier for certified CLIA offices. If this is the method/device your office is using this would be the appropriate code.

Medical Necessity Diagnosis NCD policy update:

NCD 190.20 Blood Glucose Testing

Several ICD-10 CM codes have been updated in this policy and are worthy of review as of 04.01.2017

The ICD-10-CM codes can be viewed on CMS’ website as part of Downloads: Lab Code List, at http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/CoverageGenInfo/LabNCDsICD10.html

Verify Frequency Limitations per LCD Guidelines/State and Jurisdictions indicated in below table.