85240 Clot factor viii ahg 1 stage
Also known as: Factor VIII assay, AHG assay, hemophilia assay
One-stage assay of coagulation factor VIII (antihemophilic globulin/AHG) measuring functional activity by patient plasma correction of factor VIII-deficient plasma.
In Plain Language
clotting factor VIII test; hemophilia A screening
Clinical Context
Diagnoses and monitors hemophilia A, evaluates acquired factor VIII inhibitors, and guides therapeutic factor VIII replacement dosing in hemophilia A patients.
RVU Information
CPT 85240 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 85240?
CPT 85240 (Clot factor viii ahg 1 stage) is a Pathology & Lab code. One-stage assay of coagulation factor VIII (antihemophilic globulin/AHG) measuring functional activity by patient plasma correction of factor VIII-deficient plasma.
Who uses CPT code 85240?
CPT 85240 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Hematology. Diagnoses and monitors hemophilia A, evaluates acquired factor VIII inhibitors, and guides therapeutic factor VIII replacement dosing in hemophilia A patients.
When is CPT 85240 used?
Diagnoses and monitors hemophilia A, evaluates acquired factor VIII inhibitors, and guides therapeutic factor VIII replacement dosing in hemophilia A patients.
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