85060 Blood smear interpretation
Also known as: blood smear interpretation, physician review, pathologist review
Microscopic interpretation of peripheral blood smear by pathologist or technologist, assessing cell morphology, identifying abnormal cells, parasites, and providing clinical correlation with laboratory results.
Clinical Context
Provides expert morphologic diagnosis when automated results abnormal or clinical suspicion high; identifies hematologic malignancies, hemolytic anemia, and parasitic infections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.44 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.11 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.57 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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