Physician Office Labs (POL) / Reimbursement

A Diagnostic Tool with a Difference

The CardioChek PA test system is an effective tool for healthcare professionals. With results in just two minutes, CardioChek PA gives you the opportunity for immediate patient counseling and education, and allows you to make diagnostic decisions in accordance with:

        - National Cholesterol Education Program  (NCEP)

        - Adult Treatment Panel III  (ATP III)

        - Recognized international diagnostic and treatment paramenters

As a screening tool, CardioChek PA provides the flexibility to customize the diagnostic panel for your clients.

Advantages of the CardioChek PA test system

Single fingerstick – only 1 drop of blood and 1 test strip
Direct reading  (not calculated)

Results in just two minutes, which helps increase patient flow and efficiency

No fasting requirement  (for Direct LDL)

Immediate feedback – counsel patients at the point-of-care

Long shelf life at room temperature, no refrigeration required

Correlates to clinical lab methods

CLIA-waived

 CardioChek Product Storage & Operating Conditions

Please contact PTS, Inc. Customer Care for a current evaluation protocol.

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Reimbursement  (USA)

Medicare and most private payers accept claims for CLIA-waived, POC testing. See the table below for reimbursement codes:

Test	CPT Code	Medicare Reimbursement
Lipid Panel	80061QW	$18.85
Total Cholesterol	82465QW	$6.13
HDL Cholesterol	83718QW	$11.52
Triglycerides	84478QW	$8.10
Glucose	82947QW	$5.52
Ketones	82010QW	$11.50
Direct LDL	83721QW	$12.91