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83020 Hemoglobin electrophoresis

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: hemoglobin electrophoresis, Hb electrophoresis, hemoglobin fractionation

Hemoglobin electrophoresis, a laboratory technique that separates hemoglobin variants to identify abnormal hemoglobins and diagnose hemoglobinopathies.

Clinical Context

Primary screening and diagnostic test for sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and other hemoglobin variants (HbS, HbC, HbE).

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.37
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.37

Est. Medicare Payment

$12.36

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

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