85045 Automated reticulocyte count
Also known as: automated reticulocyte count, automated retic
Automated enumeration of reticulocytes using flow cytometry or automated hematology analyzer with supravital staining to measure immature red blood cell percentage and absolute count.
In Plain Language
automated young red blood cell count; reticulocyte percentage
Clinical Context
Monitors bone marrow erythropoietic response in anemia, hemolysis, and response to iron/vitamin B12/folate therapy; preferred over manual method due to reproducibility.
RVU Information
CPT 85045 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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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 85045?
CPT 85045 (Automated reticulocyte count) is a Pathology & Lab code. Automated enumeration of reticulocytes using flow cytometry or automated hematology analyzer with supravital staining to measure immature red blood cell percentage and absolute count.
Who uses CPT code 85045?
CPT 85045 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Internal Medicine. Monitors bone marrow erythropoietic response in anemia, hemolysis, and response to iron/vitamin B12/folate therapy; preferred over manual method due to reproducibility.
When is CPT 85045 used?
Monitors bone marrow erythropoietic response in anemia, hemolysis, and response to iron/vitamin B12/folate therapy; preferred over manual method due to reproducibility.
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