CPT Code 80048
Lab panel: basic metabolic panel with total calcium
Source: CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. Maintained by the D3rx Clinical Billing Team.
2026 Medicare pricing
CPT 80048 is not priced under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (status X). Laboratory tests are reimbursed under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), not the PFS.
Laboratory pricing note
Clinical laboratory tests like 80048 are generally reimbursed under the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), which sets a national limitation amount per test rather than RVU-based PFS pricing. Bill the test on a CMS-1500/837P with the ordering diagnosis; payment follows the CLFS amount for the date of service.
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Medical billing disclaimer
Rates shown are 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule amounts and are for educational reference. Commercial payers, locality, and plan rules vary. Always verify current rates and coverage with the payer before billing. D3rx is not responsible for claim outcomes.