What this is, in plain language
A panel of 14 blood tests that measure kidney function, liver function, blood sugar, and electrolytes.
Why a clinician orders it
Routine monitoring of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease; medication monitoring; baseline evaluation.
Medical necessity — what insurers usually look at
Covered when ordered for a documented medical reason. Medicare and most plans require a diagnosis code that supports medical necessity per the National Coverage Determination for chemistry panels.
Documentation to ask about
- ✓Diagnosis supporting the order
- ✓Date of last CMP if monitoring
Questions for your provider
- ?Which lab will run the test, and is it in my network?
- ?Is this being ordered as preventive or diagnostic?
Why this code is in our seed set
#2 on the CMS Top 100 Lab Procedures Ranked by Services (~27 million allowed services).
Validated against
- •CMS Top 100 Lab Procedures Ranked by Services
- •CMS National Coverage Determination 190.22 (Blood Counts)
- •AMA CPT code 80053 descriptor
Terms you'll see
Medical NecessityRead more →
The insurer is reviewing whether the service is clinically appropriate for your situation.
Important: AuraCode is an educational tool. It does not provide medical, legal, or insurance advice, claims decisions, or approval guarantees. Final coverage depends on your specific plan, eligibility, diagnosis, submitted documentation, and your insurer's review.