In-Office Laboratory Tests
The laboratory tests listed below are allowed to be performed in a physician’s office. All other laboratory tests must be referred to Quest Diagnostics. (For a list of Quest Diagnostics laboratory locations, please visit
| CPT code | Description |
|---|---|
| 81025 | Urine pregnancy test |
| 83655 | Lead screening |
| 85018 | Hemoglobin |
| 86580 | Tuberculosis |
| 87400 | Influenza |
| 87804 | Influenza |
| 87880 | Rapid Strep |
| 81000 – 81005 | Urinalysis |
| 82270 – 82272 | Blood, occult |
| 85024 – 85027 | CBC |
| 87807 | RSV |
| 88331 – 88332 | Pathology consultation, during surgery |
| 80053 | Comprehensive metabolic panel |
| 85007 | Blood count differential, WBC |
| 85008 | Blood smear, manual blood count |
| 85014 | Hematocrit |
| 85018 | Hemoglobin |
| 88053 | Comprehensive metabolic panel |
| 88150 – 88155, 88164 – 88167, 88174 – 88174 | Pap smear |
| 80304 – 80307 | Drug testing |
Note: If a laboratory test performed in the physician’s office is not listed above, the claim will be denied with the following message: “Services covered only when performed by in-network laboratory.”
