What is HCPCS code 80053?

HCPCS code 80053 refers to a comprehensive metabolic panel, which is a blood test that measures various substances in the blood, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. It is commonly used to assess overall health and detect conditions such as Diabetes, kidney disease, and liver dysfunction. The panel typically includes tests for components like calcium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose, and albumin.