85055 Reticulated platelet assay
Also known as: reticulated platelet assay, immature platelet count
Automated measurement of reticulated (immature) platelet percentage using flow cytometry to assess bone marrow platelet production and response to thrombocytopenia.
In Plain Language
young platelet count; immature platelet test
Clinical Context
Differentiates immune thrombocytopenia (high reticulated platelets) from bone marrow failure (low reticulated platelets); predicts response to immune therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 85055 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 85055?
CPT 85055 (Reticulated platelet assay) is a Pathology & Lab code. Automated measurement of reticulated (immature) platelet percentage using flow cytometry to assess bone marrow platelet production and response to thrombocytopenia.
Who uses CPT code 85055?
CPT 85055 is used by Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Coagulation. Differentiates immune thrombocytopenia (high reticulated platelets) from bone marrow failure (low reticulated platelets); predicts response to immune therapy.
When is CPT 85055 used?
Differentiates immune thrombocytopenia (high reticulated platelets) from bone marrow failure (low reticulated platelets); predicts response to immune therapy.
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