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85362 Fibrin degradation products

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: fibrin degradation products, FDP

Measurement of fibrin degradation products (FDP) in serum or plasma using immunologic or coagulation methodology to assess fibrinolysis and detect disseminated intravascular coagulation.

In Plain Language

fibrin breakdown products; blood clot breakdown test

Clinical Context

Detects active fibrinolysis in disseminated intravascular coagulation, sepsis, and thrombotic disease; elevated FDP indicates increased clot breakdown.

RVU Information

CPT 85362 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

Clinical PathologyCoagulationHematology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 85362?

CPT 85362 (Fibrin degradation products) is a Pathology & Lab code. Measurement of fibrin degradation products (FDP) in serum or plasma using immunologic or coagulation methodology to assess fibrinolysis and detect disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Who uses CPT code 85362?

CPT 85362 is used by Clinical Pathology, Coagulation, Hematology. Detects active fibrinolysis in disseminated intravascular coagulation, sepsis, and thrombotic disease; elevated FDP indicates increased clot breakdown.

When is CPT 85362 used?

Detects active fibrinolysis in disseminated intravascular coagulation, sepsis, and thrombotic disease; elevated FDP indicates increased clot breakdown.

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