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Basic Metabolic Panel Rate Correction

January 1, 2009

Effective retroactively for dates of service on or after September 1, 2008, the rate for CPT code 80047 (basic metabolic panel, [calcium, ionized]) has been corrected. The correct rate is $24.41. No provider action is necessary. Existing claims will be automatically reprocessed so that providers are correctly reimbursed.

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