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85018 Hemoglobin

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: hemoglobin level, Hgb

Quantitative measurement of hemoglobin concentration in whole blood using spectrophotometric or electrochemical methods to assess oxygen-carrying capacity and anemia severity.

In Plain Language

blood hemoglobin test; oxygen carrier protein level

Clinical Context

Core test for anemia diagnosis and severity, blood donation screening, preoperative assessment, and chronic disease monitoring; low levels compromise oxygen delivery.

RVU Information

CPT 85018 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

Clinical PathologyHematologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 85018?

CPT 85018 (Hemoglobin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of hemoglobin concentration in whole blood using spectrophotometric or electrochemical methods to assess oxygen-carrying capacity and anemia severity.

Who uses CPT code 85018?

CPT 85018 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Internal Medicine. Core test for anemia diagnosis and severity, blood donation screening, preoperative assessment, and chronic disease monitoring; low levels compromise oxygen delivery.

When is CPT 85018 used?

Core test for anemia diagnosis and severity, blood donation screening, preoperative assessment, and chronic disease monitoring; low levels compromise oxygen delivery.

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