CPT® code 81003 is used to report an automated urinalysis with microscopy performed for diagnostic evaluation of urine samples. This test assesses multiple urine components, including cells, casts, crystals, and other microscopic elements, which can help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, or metabolic disorders.
When to Use CPT® Code 81003
- When evaluating patients for urinary tract infections, hematuria, proteinuria, or kidney dysfunction.
- For patients presenting with abnormal urinalysis dipstick results, requiring microscopic confirmation.
- To monitor known urinary conditions or response to treatment.
- Often ordered as part of a routine health exam or diagnostic workup in primary care, integrative, or specialty clinics.
Billing Requirements
- Report per test performed.
- Documentation should include clinical indication, specimen collection date, and method.
- May be performed alongside other lab tests, each billed separately.
- Ensure proper ICD-10 codes reflecting medical necessity are included for payer compliance.
Common Clinical Scenarios
- A primary care provider orders automated urinalysis with microscopy for a patient with recurrent urinary tract infections.
- A nephrologist monitors protein levels and casts in a patient with chronic kidney disease.
- An integrative clinic screens for metabolic disorders in patients with abnormal lab results or risk factors.
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