85348 Coagulation time otr method
Also known as: other clotting time method, alternative clotting time
Measurement of clotting time using alternative methodology other than Lee and White or activated methods, including other whole blood or plasma-based techniques.
In Plain Language
blood clotting time by alternative method; other clotting test
Clinical Context
Used when standard clotting time methods unavailable or clinically inappropriate; includes various proprietary or specialized clotting time methodologies.
RVU Information
CPT 85348 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 85348?
CPT 85348 (Coagulation time otr method) is a Pathology & Lab code. Measurement of clotting time using alternative methodology other than Lee and White or activated methods, including other whole blood or plasma-based techniques.
Who uses CPT code 85348?
CPT 85348 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Laboratory Medicine. Used when standard clotting time methods unavailable or clinically inappropriate; includes various proprietary or specialized clotting time methodologies.
When is CPT 85348 used?
Used when standard clotting time methods unavailable or clinically inappropriate; includes various proprietary or specialized clotting time methodologies.
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