83020 Hemoglobin electrophoresis
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 RVU | 0.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 0.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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