85046 Reticyte/hgb concentrate
Also known as: reticulocyte hemoglobin, CHr, reticulocyte Hgb
Quantitative measurement of hemoglobin content in reticulocytes (immature red cells), providing assessment of iron incorporation into young RBCs and iron status evaluation.
In Plain Language
hemoglobin in young red cells; iron incorporation test
Clinical Context
Assesses iron availability for erythropoiesis; low reticulocyte hemoglobin indicates iron deficiency in early stages before hemoglobin decline.
RVU Information
CPT 85046 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 85046?
CPT 85046 (Reticyte/hgb concentrate) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative measurement of hemoglobin content in reticulocytes (immature red cells), providing assessment of iron incorporation into young RBCs and iron status evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 85046?
CPT 85046 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Internal Medicine. Assesses iron availability for erythropoiesis; low reticulocyte hemoglobin indicates iron deficiency in early stages before hemoglobin decline.
When is CPT 85046 used?
Assesses iron availability for erythropoiesis; low reticulocyte hemoglobin indicates iron deficiency in early stages before hemoglobin decline.
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