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# 80048 Basic metabolic panel (BMP)

CPT · [BillingBrief summary](#source)

A standard panel of 8 blood chemistry tests covering glucose, electrolytes, calcium, and kidney function.

## What to know

-   All tests in the panel must be performed to bill the panel code.

## Related codes

-   [`80053` Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/80053/)
-   [`36415` Routine venipuncture (blood draw) CPT](https://billingbrief.com/cpt/36415/)

## From the source

This is BillingBrief’s own explanation, not the official CPT descriptor. For the official code set, see the [American Medical Association](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt).

Code set

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Lab

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