85210 Clot factor ii prothrom specimen
Also known as: Factor II assay, prothrombin assay
Assay of coagulation factor II (prothrombin) using one-stage prothrombin time correction study or direct factor measurement, assessing Factor II functional activity in coagulation cascade.
In Plain Language
clotting factor II test; prothrombin measurement
Clinical Context
Evaluates prothrombin deficiency in liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or direct Factor II inhibitor therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 85210 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 85210?
CPT 85210 (Clot factor ii prothrom specimen) is a Pathology & Lab code. Assay of coagulation factor II (prothrombin) using one-stage prothrombin time correction study or direct factor measurement, assessing Factor II functional activity in coagulation cascade.
Who uses CPT code 85210?
CPT 85210 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Hematology. Evaluates prothrombin deficiency in liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or direct Factor II inhibitor therapy.
When is CPT 85210 used?
Evaluates prothrombin deficiency in liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or direct Factor II inhibitor therapy.
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