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85025 Complete cbc with auto diff wbc

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CBC with auto diff, complete blood count, full blood count

Complete blood count (CBC) performed by automated analyzer including red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell count with automated differential, platelet count, and red cell indices.

In Plain Language

complete blood test; full blood count

Clinical Context

Most common laboratory test ordered for diagnosis of anemia, infection, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, and general health screening; fundamental to clinical assessment.

RVU Information

CPT 85025 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 85025?

CPT 85025 (Complete cbc with auto diff wbc) is a Pathology & Lab code. Complete blood count (CBC) performed by automated analyzer including red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell count with automated differential, platelet count, and red cell indices.

Who uses CPT code 85025?

CPT 85025 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Internal Medicine. Most common laboratory test ordered for diagnosis of anemia, infection, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, and general health screening; fundamental to clinical assessment.

When is CPT 85025 used?

Most common laboratory test ordered for diagnosis of anemia, infection, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, and general health screening; fundamental to clinical assessment.

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