85013 Spun microhematocrit
Also known as: spun hematocrit, micro hematocrit, packed cell volume
Microhematocrit determination using centrifugation of capillary tube to measure percentage of blood volume composed of red blood cells, indicating anemia or polycythemia severity.
In Plain Language
red blood cell percentage test; packed cell volume
Clinical Context
Rapid point-of-care hematocrit measurement by capillary centrifugation; more accurate than automated hematocrit and useful in clinical settings without laboratory infrastructure.
RVU Information
CPT 85013 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 85013?
CPT 85013 (Spun microhematocrit) is a Pathology & Lab code. Microhematocrit determination using centrifugation of capillary tube to measure percentage of blood volume composed of red blood cells, indicating anemia or polycythemia severity.
Who uses CPT code 85013?
CPT 85013 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Point-of-Care. Rapid point-of-care hematocrit measurement by capillary centrifugation; more accurate than automated hematocrit and useful in clinical settings without laboratory infrastructure.
When is CPT 85013 used?
Rapid point-of-care hematocrit measurement by capillary centrifugation; more accurate than automated hematocrit and useful in clinical settings without laboratory infrastructure.
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