CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 1, 2021

What is the correct code(s) to report for an arginine and glucagon stimulation test performed for growth hormone deficiency? Glucagon and arginine are administered to the patient, including 5 units of cortisol (82533 x5); 7 units of glucose; quantitative, blood (82947 x7); and 6 units of growth hormone, human (83003 x6), and blood is drawn at 30-minute intervals. Some of these code combinations roll up to the insulin tolerance panel (80435), but insulin is not administered to the patient. Should any panel codes be reported for this service? Or should all laboratory tests be reported separately?

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