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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) - BNP is increased in congestive heart failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty, and hypertension.
- NT-proBNP
NT-proBNP - This assay aids in the diagnosis of individuals...
- B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing
The ICD10 codes listed below are the top diagnosis codes...
- NT-proBNP
1 paź 2015 · This article gives guidance for billing, coding, and other guidelines in relation to local coverage policy L33943 B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing. As a diagnostic test, BNP testing is not expected to be performed more than four times in a given year.
The ICD10 codes listed below are the top diagnosis codes currently utilized by ordering physicians for the limited coverage test highlighted above that are also listed as medically supportive under Medicare’s limited coverage policy.
BNP is predominantly secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to increased pressure. BNP acts as a vasodilator and has diuretic and natriuretic properties. BNP suppresses both sympathetic tone and the renin-angiotensin system.
Propeptide of Brain Natriuretic Peptide. Special Instructions. This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R).
NT-proBNP - This assay aids in the diagnosis of individuals suspected of congestive heart failure; is indicated for risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome and congestive heart failure.
The ICD10 codes listed below are the top diagnosis codes currently utilized by ordering physicians for the limited coverage test highlighted above that are also listed as medically supportive under Medicare’s limited coverage policy.
