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85027 Complete cbc automated

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CBC automated, automated CBC no diff

Complete blood count (CBC) performed by automated hematology analyzer with quantitative results for red and white blood cell parameters without manual differential interpretation.

In Plain Language

automated complete blood count; machine-counted blood test

Clinical Context

Streamlined CBC when only automated counts needed; excludes manual differential review, reducing cost and turnaround time while maintaining screening capability.

RVU Information

CPT 85027 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 PathologyHematologyLaboratory Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 85027?

CPT 85027 (Complete cbc automated) is a Pathology & Lab code. Complete blood count (CBC) performed by automated hematology analyzer with quantitative results for red and white blood cell parameters without manual differential interpretation.

Who uses CPT code 85027?

CPT 85027 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Laboratory Medicine. Streamlined CBC when only automated counts needed; excludes manual differential review, reducing cost and turnaround time while maintaining screening capability.

When is CPT 85027 used?

Streamlined CBC when only automated counts needed; excludes manual differential review, reducing cost and turnaround time while maintaining screening capability.

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