48Value CodeLab Values

Reports the patient's most recent hemoglobin reading.

Related Lab Values codes

49Reports the patient's hematocrit reading taken before EPO administration.58Reports an arterial blood gas reading (PO2/PA2).59Reports an oxygen saturation reading.

Frequently asked questions

What does value code 48 mean?

Reports the patient's most recent hemoglobin reading.

What category is value code 48 in?

48 falls under the Lab Values category of UB-04 value codes.

Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.